Tornado History
Pottawatomie Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. The records below identify 95 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $40.4M, with 9 deaths and 154 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.3 tornadoes per year (3.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 45 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma with 4 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (30 events)
Longest tornado: 33.6 miles in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 2,300.0 yards in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Apr 19, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 45 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 11 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1970 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1960 | F5 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 33.6 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| October 5, 1970 | F4 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 15.2 mi | 150 yd | 4 | 80 | $25.0M |
| May 1, 1954 | F4 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 26.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 14, 1957 | F4 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 20.9 mi | 440 yd | 2 | 6 | $250K |
| May 4, 1960 | F4 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 19, 2013 | EF4 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 12.5 mi | 1500 yd | 2 | 6 | N/A |
| October 4, 1998 | F3 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 4 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| May 13, 1968 | F3 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 11.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 17, 1981 | F3 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 10.2 mi | 587 yd | 0 | 6 | $250K |
| April 19, 2023 | EF3 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 0.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 6.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 3 | N/A |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 12 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 2 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.