Tornado History
Sequoyah Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sequoyah, Oklahoma. The records below identify 60 tornadoes from 1955 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.6M, with 17 deaths and 43 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sequoyah, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 29 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Sequoyah, Oklahoma with 10 deaths
1957 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 19.1 miles in Sequoyah, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,250.0 yards in Sequoyah, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 5, 1960
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sequoyah, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 29 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1957 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 1960 with at least $3.3M 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 | F4 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 4.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| January 22, 1957 | F4 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 880 yd | 10 | 20 | $250K |
| May 5, 1960 | F4 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 5.4 mi | 33 yd | 5 | 13 | $250K |
| May 5, 1960 | F3 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 3.6 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 0 | $250K |
| May 5, 1960 | F3 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 1973 | F3 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 18.7 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 6 | $250K |
| May 5, 1960 | F3 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 0 | $25K |
| May 4, 1999 | F3 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 6.5 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | $7K |
| May 28, 1982 | F2 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 22, 1965 | F2 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1968 | F2 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| February 20, 1976 | F2 | Sequoyah, Oklahoma | 4.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.