Ellis County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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83confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 17, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total831950 to 2025

Per year1.1average since 1950

Peak monthMay30 of 83

StrongestEF3Apr 14, 2012

Deaths6whole paths, see note

Injuries35whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 30 of 83 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

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 83 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 17, 2025	EF1	1.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 2025	EF2	14.3 mi	1,200 yd	0	0
May 18, 2025	EF1	3.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2025	EF0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 2025	EF3	6 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2025	EF1	1.68 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF1	4.76 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 23, 2019	EF3	15.7 mi	1,500 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2019	EF0	1.31 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2019	EF1	1.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	27.2 mi	400 yd	0	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF1	43.03 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	34 mi	400 yd	6	29
Jun 11, 2011	EF0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 19, 2010	EF1	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 19, 2010	EF0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2009	EF2	10.3 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF2	7.25 mi	300 yd	0	1
May 5, 2007	EF0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	5 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 4, 2007	EF0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 4, 2007	EF1	4 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2004	F0	1 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2004	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 2004	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2002	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 5, 2002	F0	1.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
Feb 24, 2000	F1	27 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1999	F0	n/a	n/a	0	0
Jun 8, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 1990	F2	19 mi	250 yd	0	5
Mar 22, 1987	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 22, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 22, 1987	F2	7.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 27, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 13, 1983	F1	2.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 30, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 15, 1982	F2	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 11, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 1981	F0	0.3 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1978	F2	3 mi	60 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 1977	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1973	F1	4.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1968	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1967	F1	3.8 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1967	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1966	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1966	F1	6.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 25, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1965	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 7, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 17, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1961	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 1960	F2	24.2 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1958	F3	0.5 mi	67 yd	0	0
May 29, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1957	F1	6.9 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1956	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1955	F2	5.9 mi	500 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1955	F1	4.9 mi	400 yd	0	0
Oct 25, 1954	F0	7.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1954	F2	33.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 27, 1951	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 7, 1950	F1	0.1 mi	10 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 12, 2026.