Full storm history reportKnow the Storm Risk Before It Becomes Expensive Damage.Get a full report of past flood, hail, and tornado events at any address.
Get full report

Tornado History

Pottawatomie Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. The records below identify 90 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $39.5M, with 8 deaths and 144 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes90
Total Deaths8
Total Injuries144
Property Damage$39.5M
Avg Length4.8 mi
Avg Width218 yd

Want to check tornado history for a specific address?Use the address lookup to see nearby historical tornado tracks, dates, ratings, and distance from the location.

Check any address

Key Tornado Facts for Pottawatomie, Oklahoma

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 1.2 tornadoes per year (3.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 42 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 (28 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.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 42 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

11840

Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 11 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
F5
Unknown
EFU

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 16 recorded events.

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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

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

F5 May 5, 19601960F4 October 5, 19701970F4 May 1, 19541954F4 September 14, 19571957F4 May 4, 19601960EF4 May 19, 20132013F3 October 4, 19981998F3 May 13, 19681968F3 May 17, 19811981EF3 April 19, 20232023EF3 May 10, 20102010EF3 May 10, 20102010EF2 April 19, 20232023F2 September 14, 19571957F2 May 24, 1957F2 May 21, 1977F2 April 10, 1979F2 March 13, 1990EF2 February 26, 2023EF2 May 4, 2022EF2 April 19, 2023F2 January 22, 1957F2 February 17, 1961F2 May 9, 1965F2 October 5, 1970F2 June 8, 1974F2 May 26, 1963F2 May 26, 1963F2 April 14, 1965EF2 May 24, 2011EF2 May 21, 2019F1 November 19, 1985EF1 January 8, 2026F1 October 4, 1998EF1 February 26, 2023EF1 January 8, 2026EF1 April 19, 2023F1 October 4, 1998F1 April 11, 2001F1 May 16, 1986EF1 April 19, 2023EF1 April 26, 2024EF1 May 4, 2022EF1 May 4, 2022F1 May 16, 2003EF1 April 26, 2024F1 December 2, 1953F1 April 26, 1955EF1 May 2, 2018F1 May 28, 1962F1 May 23, 1981F1 May 23, 1981F1 June 8, 1998EF1 May 10, 2010EF1 May 10, 2010EF1 April 19, 2023EF0 May 4, 2022EF0 April 26, 2024EF0 October 10, 2021EF0 November 2, 2024EF0 May 7, 2007EF0 December 13, 2022EF0 April 26, 2024F0 June 29, 1976EF0 May 21, 2019F0 April 2, 1957F0 May 26, 1955F0 April 14, 1965F0 May 18, 1965F0 May 27, 1965F0 June 11, 1967F0 June 29, 1976F0 April 10, 1979F0 April 10, 1979F0 June 14, 1981EF0 April 13, 2012EF0 May 19, 2013EF0 May 19, 2013EF0 May 19, 2015EF0 October 10, 2021© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 5, 1960F5Pottawatomie, Oklahoma33.6 mi800 yd00$2.5M
October 5, 1970F4Pottawatomie, Oklahoma15.2 mi150 yd480$25.0M
May 1, 1954F4Pottawatomie, Oklahoma26.7 mi33 yd00$2.5M
September 14, 1957F4Pottawatomie, Oklahoma20.9 mi440 yd26$250K
May 4, 1960F4Pottawatomie, Oklahoma8 mi33 yd00$250K
May 19, 2013EF4Pottawatomie, Oklahoma12.5 mi1500 yd26N/A
October 4, 1998F3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma4 mi880 yd01$1.5M
May 13, 1968F3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma11.6 mi100 yd00$250K
May 17, 1981F3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma10.2 mi587 yd06$250K
April 19, 2023EF3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma0.6 mi250 yd00$50K
May 10, 2010EF3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma6.5 mi880 yd03N/A
May 10, 2010EF3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma12 mi1760 yd02N/A

Want to check a home, business, or exact property?Search any address to compare nearby historical tornado tracks against that specific location.

Check any address

Related Location Pages

Address-level storm reportGet flood, hail, and tornado history for any property.PastStorms turns historical storm data into a focused report before damage becomes an expensive surprise.
Visit PastStorms

Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.