Adair County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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40confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: June 18, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total401950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 40
StrongestEF3Dec 31, 2010
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries65whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Adair County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 8May: 15Jun: 6Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 3Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 40 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 2: 1: 23 AM: 1: 3: 26 AM: 1: 1: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 2: 2: 66 PM: 3: 3: 49 PM: 2: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 32000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 1: 1: 1: 3: 0: 2: 1: 1: 1: 12020: 1: 2: 1: 0: 2: 619501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
22
EF2
9
EF3
3
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF3, December 31, 2010

4 deaths, 10 injuries Strongest

EF3, December 31, 2010

21.1 mile path Longest path

51.8 miles, F3

June 11, 1970, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF1

May 19, 2025
Every tornado

All 40 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 18, 2025EF18.8 mi750 yd00
Jun 18, 2025EF17.7 mi1,000 yd00
May 19, 2025EF18.2 mi1,000 yd00
May 19, 2025EF116.7 mi2,200 yd00
May 19, 2025EF110.4 mi1,300 yd00
May 19, 2025EF112.3 mi1,100 yd00
Nov 4, 2024EF232.9 mi1,200 yd00
May 7, 2024EF211.7 mi800 yd00
Apr 13, 2022EF16.5 mi700 yd01
Apr 28, 2021EF17.1 mi225 yd00
Apr 28, 2021EFU1.5 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2020EF10.6 mi120 yd00
Oct 20, 2019EF19.1 mi900 yd00
Nov 30, 2018EF247 mi1,100 yd05
Mar 6, 2017EF16.1 mi650 yd00
Mar 23, 2016EF211.1 mi800 yd04
Jul 9, 2015EF13.7 mi500 yd00
Mar 25, 2015EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 20, 2013EF18 mi500 yd00
May 20, 2013EF12.5 mi300 yd00
May 20, 2013EF12 mi150 yd00
Apr 15, 2012EF114.5 mi500 yd00
May 22, 2011EF24.5 mi200 yd00
Dec 31, 2010EF321.1 mi500 yd410
Apr 10, 2008EF29 mi400 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 14, 20265 SE BaronNot yet rated
Apr 14, 20261 WSW ChristieNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.