Beaver County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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75confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 17, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total751950 to 2025
Per year1.0average since 1950
Peak monthJune34 of 75
StrongestF3Jul 15, 1963
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

340 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 6May: 15Jun: 34Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 34 of 75 tornadoes.

By time of day

130 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 43 PM: 6: 5: 136 PM: 12: 11: 99 PM: 6: 3: 312 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: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 1: 1: 6: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 11970: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 4: 1: 1: 0: 1: 3: 2: 2: 02010: 5: 1: 0: 3: 3: 3: 0: 1: 1: 32020: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
43
EF1
17
EF2
10
EF3
2
Unknown
3

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

EF2, March 28, 2007

2 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, July 15, 1963

0.1 mile path Longest path

16 miles, EF2

March 28, 2007, whole path Widest

1,500 yards, EF3

May 23, 2019
Every tornado

All 75 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 17, 2023EF18.48 mi300 yd00
Jun 17, 2023EFU2.22 mi50 yd00
Dec 12, 2022EF00.66 mi50 yd00
Dec 12, 2022EFU1.22 mi50 yd00
Aug 23, 2019EF01.93 mi50 yd00
May 23, 2019EF315.7 mi1,500 yd00
May 17, 2019EFU6.74 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 2018EF00.06 mi10 yd00
May 16, 2017EF00.09 mi25 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF18.93 mi500 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF04.22 mi100 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF15.18 mi400 yd00
Jun 22, 2014EF00.44 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 2014EF13.77 mi150 yd00
Jun 22, 2014EF02.01 mi100 yd00
Aug 7, 2013EF00.11 mi25 yd00
May 28, 2013EF01.77 mi25 yd00
May 28, 2013EF00.82 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2011EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 13, 2010EF02.79 mi25 yd00
Jun 13, 2010EF02.51 mi25 yd00
Jun 13, 2010EF03.07 mi25 yd00
Jun 13, 2010EF05.11 mi25 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF00.23 mi25 yd00
Jun 18, 2008EF212.02 mi200 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 25, 20265 N ElmwoodNot 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 12, 2026.