Tornado History
Washita Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washita, Oklahoma. The records below identify 54 tornadoes from 1950 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $102.9M, with 0 deaths and 19 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Washita, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 27 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Washita, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 13 miles in Washita, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Washita, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 22, 1981
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Washita, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 27 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 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 2001 with at least $100.6M 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 25, 1962 | F4 | Washita, Oklahoma | 7.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 9 | $250K |
| October 9, 2001 | F3 | Washita, Oklahoma | 6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 9 | $100.0M |
| October 9, 2001 | F3 | Washita, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $600K |
| April 28, 1950 | F3 | Washita, Oklahoma | 3.4 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 8, 1951 | F3 | Washita, Oklahoma | 10.9 mi | 173 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 2, 1975 | F3 | Washita, Oklahoma | 4.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 22, 1981 | F2 | Washita, Oklahoma | 6.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 11, 1982 | F2 | Washita, Oklahoma | 7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 7, 2019 | EF2 | Washita, Oklahoma | 8.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| May 16, 2017 | EF2 | Washita, Oklahoma | 3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| April 4, 1965 | F2 | Washita, Oklahoma | 3.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 22, 1981 | F2 | Washita, Oklahoma | 2.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.