Cleveland County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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110confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: June 6, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total1101950 to 2025

Per year1.4average since 1950

Peak monthMay46 of 110

StrongestF5May 3, 1999

Deaths76whole paths, see note

Injuries1,149whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 46 of 110 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

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 110 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 6, 2025	EF0	2.4 mi	200 yd	0	0
Nov 4, 2024	EF0	1.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF0	1.05 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	2.4 mi	400 yd	0	6
Apr 27, 2024	EF1	3.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF1	1.93 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF0	0.54 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EF0	0.2 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EF1	2.25 mi	300 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF0	1 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	6.3 mi	700 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF0	0.35 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	4.2 mi	2,200 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF1	1.64 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	5.4 mi	700 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF1	2.1 mi	150 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF1	7.5 mi	700 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF0	2.61 mi	250 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF1	6 mi	440 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF2	26.12 mi	900 yd	0	12
Dec 13, 2022	EF2	4.9 mi	300 yd	0	0
Oct 26, 2021	EF1	6.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 11, 2020	EF0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 2020	EF1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 25, 2019	EF0	0.7 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF1	1.4 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF1	4.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF1	3.75 mi	250 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2018	EF1	2.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2018	EF0	3.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 2, 2018	EF1	4.7 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 2, 2018	EF1	8 mi	400 yd	0	0
Oct 21, 2017	EF1	3.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 9, 2016	EFU	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 19, 2015	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF1	3.25 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
Mar 25, 2015	EF2	11.21 mi	50 yd	0	7
May 31, 2013	EF1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 29, 2013	EF1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 2013	EF5	13.85 mi	1,900 yd	24	212
May 19, 2013	EF4	23 mi	1,500 yd	2	10
Apr 13, 2012	EF1	6 mi	600 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	33.3 mi	880 yd	1	48
May 10, 2010	EF0	2 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF2	17.35 mi	440 yd	0	3
May 10, 2010	EF1	5.5 mi	250 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	22.25 mi	880 yd	1	32
May 10, 2010	EF1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF1	3.75 mi	250 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF4	24 mi	2,000 yd	2	49
Jun 12, 2009	EF1	2.2 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 13, 2009	EF0	0.49 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 7, 2008	EF0	4.6 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2004	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 8, 2003	F4	17.3 mi	700 yd	0	134
May 8, 2003	F0	2.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 4, 1999	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F1	9 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F5	37 mi	1,430 yd	36	583
Nov 9, 1998	F1	4.5 mi	130 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1998	F2	3 mi	580 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1998	F0	1.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 2, 1991	F1	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	19 mi	200 yd	0	1
Mar 13, 1990	F1	5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	18 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	28 mi	200 yd	0	1
Sep 23, 1988	F1	0.5 mi	80 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 1988	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 18, 1983	F1	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 13, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 1981	F1	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	1
May 17, 1981	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 17, 1981	F1	4.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F2	1.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F2	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 21, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 10, 1977	F1	4.7 mi	77 yd	0	0
May 13, 1975	F2	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1974	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Feb 18, 1974	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1973	F3	24.2 mi	500 yd	5	36
Jun 4, 1973	F0	0.4 mi	17 yd	0	0
Dec 29, 1972	F2	14.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 1970	F2	24.4 mi	200 yd	0	1
Jul 23, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 17, 1966	F0	0.4 mi	17 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 1965	F0	11.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 11, 1963	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1962	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 7, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 6, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 19, 1960	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1960	F3	101.9 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 4, 1960	F2	5.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1960	F2	6.1 mi	800 yd	3	1
Apr 28, 1960	F2	3.8 mi	400 yd	0	6
Apr 28, 1960	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1960	F2	7.8 mi	500 yd	0	0
Sep 14, 1957	F4	67.5 mi	440 yd	2	6
Apr 28, 1956	F1	35.4 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1955	F1	11.6 mi	70 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1953	F2	1.3 mi	250 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 1951	F2	5.7 mi	127 yd	0	0
Feb 19, 1951	F0	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Jan 8, 2026	4 S Stella	Not 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.

Cities

Cities in Cleveland County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

Norman 68
Oklahoma City 104

Nearby

Nearby counties

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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.