Garvin County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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68confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 3, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total681950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthMay32 of 68
StrongestF4Apr 19, 1972
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries38whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

320 Jan: 0Feb: 5Mar: 3Apr: 11May: 32Jun: 6Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 2Nov: 5Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 32 of 68 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 2: 1: 33 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 3: 0: 13 PM: 10: 10: 86 PM: 8: 6: 39 PM: 5: 0: 412 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 4: 2: 1: 0: 3: 1: 11960: 3: 3: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 01970: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 1: 1: 6: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 1: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 02020: 1: 1: 2: 1: 3: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
31
EF2
13
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

F4, April 19, 1972

5 deaths, 6 injuries Strongest

F4, April 19, 1972

28.2 mile path Longest path

73 miles, F3

February 17, 1961, whole path Widest

880 yards, F1

June 7, 1954
Every tornado

All 68 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 3, 2025EF12.4 mi150 yd00
May 17, 2025EF11.82 mi40 yd00
Nov 3, 2024EF12.5 mi300 yd00
Nov 3, 2024EF10.79 mi50 yd00
Nov 3, 2024EF24.85 mi300 yd00
Oct 25, 2023EF00.3 mi20 yd00
Dec 13, 2022EF14.2 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 2022EF00.3 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2021EF14.5 mi150 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF12.2 mi600 yd00
Oct 7, 2018EF01 mi20 yd00
May 9, 2016EF48.9 mi400 yd10
May 23, 2015EF10.5 mi50 yd00
May 23, 2015EF00.2 mi50 yd00
May 30, 2013EF00.41 mi200 yd00
Apr 22, 2011EF00.4 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2010EF117.5 mi375 yd00
Apr 29, 2009EF16.8 mi40 yd00
May 7, 2008EF10.5 mi30 yd01
May 25, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 25, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 7, 1995F16 mi200 yd00
Apr 17, 1995F02 mi20 yd00
May 11, 1992F02 mi50 yd00
May 4, 1991F00.3 mi20 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 25, 20265 E Pauls ValleyNot yet rated
Apr 25, 20265 E Pauls ValleyNot 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 13, 2026.