Tornado History
Seminole Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Seminole, Oklahoma. The records below identify 61 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $15.4M, with 0 deaths and 63 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Seminole, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 26 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Seminole, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 40.7 miles in Seminole, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Seminole, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 4, 2022
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Seminole, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 26 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 was the most active year with 6 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 1995 with at least $5.0M 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 17, 1981 | F4 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 9.7 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 14, 1957 | F4 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 40.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 17, 1961 | F3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 25 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 7 | $2.5M |
| November 17, 1958 | F3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 18.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 15 | $250K |
| June 8, 1974 | F3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 12.5 mi | 1300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 1968 | F3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 6.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 17, 1981 | F3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 15.4 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 26, 1963 | F3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $2K |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 20 mi | 2200 yd | 0 | 26 | N/A |
| June 9, 1995 | F2 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 5.25 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| June 8, 1974 | F2 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 11.8 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 4, 2022 | EF2 | Seminole, Oklahoma | 12.5 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
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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.