Craig County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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53confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: May 22, 2019, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total531950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 53
StrongestEF4May 10, 2008
Deaths25whole paths, see note
Injuries487whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 5Apr: 14May: 15Jun: 5Jul: 3Aug: 0Sep: 5Oct: 0Nov: 3Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 53 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 7: 5: 46 PM: 8: 3: 49 PM: 5: 6: 512 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 3: 31960: 4: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 2: 0: 0: 4: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 2: 0: 0: 52020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
22
EF2
12
EF3
4
EF4
2

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

EF4, May 10, 2008

21 deaths, 350 injuries Strongest

EF4, May 10, 2008

75.51 mile path Longest path

75.51 miles, EF4

May 10, 2008, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, EF4

May 10, 2008
Every tornado

All 53 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 22, 2019EF18.6 mi1,100 yd00
May 22, 2019EF00.5 mi150 yd00
May 22, 2019EF11.5 mi150 yd00
May 22, 2019EF15.1 mi350 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF16.3 mi800 yd00
Apr 26, 2016EF010.1 mi500 yd00
Mar 30, 2016EF02.5 mi100 yd00
May 16, 2015EF14.6 mi550 yd00
Apr 2, 2015EF112.3 mi800 yd01
Sep 1, 2014EF00.2 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2012EF21 mi150 yd01
Apr 30, 2012EF01 mi75 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF02.4 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2008EF475.51 mi1,760 yd21350
Apr 6, 2006F111.5 mi40 yd012
May 4, 2003F03 mi200 yd00
May 26, 1996F230 mi880 yd01
Jul 24, 1994F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 24, 1994F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 21, 1990F10.5 mi73 yd00
Nov 15, 1987F21.5 mi50 yd01
Apr 29, 1983F00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 26, 1983F10.3 mi30 yd00
Mar 26, 1983F21 mi50 yd01
Dec 24, 1982F10.5 mi50 yd010
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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.