Beckham County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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75confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: February 26, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total751950 to 2025

Per year1.0average since 1950

Peak monthMay33 of 75

StrongestF3Apr 26, 1962

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries14whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 33 of 75 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

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

All 75 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Feb 26, 2023	EF1	6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Dec 13, 2022	EFU	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2021	EF0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 2019	EFU	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EFU	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EFU	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 25, 2018	EF0	0.05 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 2017	EF2	18 mi	1,000 yd	1	10
May 16, 2017	EFU	1.13 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 2017	EFU	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 2015	EF0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 9, 2015	EF0	2.01 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 2015	EF0	4.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 29, 2013	EF0	0.75 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF0	1 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	2.5 mi	150 yd	0	1
Apr 15, 2003	F1	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	1
May 16, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2002	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F3	11.5 mi	600 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F1	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F0	4.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 31, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 31, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Apr 2, 1999	F1	6 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 17, 1994	F1	2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Sep 21, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 15, 1991	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 15, 1991	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 1989	F0	2.9 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 1989	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 15, 1988	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Mar 17, 1986	F1	34 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1984	F1	12 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1983	F1	28 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1983	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1982	F2	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 11, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 1980	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	1
May 16, 1977	F3	18.2 mi	1,320 yd	0	0
May 16, 1977	F3	6.5 mi	800 yd	0	0
May 21, 1975	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 1975	F1	20.4 mi	150 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 1973	F1	35.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 22, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 15, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 2, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1968	F2	1.4 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1967	F1	0.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1962	F3	3.6 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F2	9.6 mi	200 yd	0	1
Jun 8, 1955	F1	1 mi	500 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1955	F0	3.8 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 1953	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1952	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1952	F0	45.9 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 19, 1951	F0	0.1 mi	220 yd	0	0
May 19, 1951	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1951	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1950	F2	5.6 mi	293 yd	0	0

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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.