Grady County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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95confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 27, 2024, EF1. 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

Total951950 to 2025

Per year1.3average since 1950

Peak monthMay44 of 95

StrongestF5May 3, 1999

Deaths39whole paths, see note

Injuries736whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 44 of 95 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. 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 95 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Apr 27, 2024	EF1	4.4 mi	225 yd	0	0
May 13, 2023	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EF0	1.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EFU	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EF0	0.36 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EFU	2.9 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EF0	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF1	2.93 mi	200 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF1	10.7 mi	200 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF0	0.25 mi	75 yd	0	0
Dec 13, 2022	EF2	0.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 2022	EF0	3.75 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EFU	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EFU	1.83 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 2021	EF0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2020	EF1	0.29 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 2, 2018	EF1	0.4 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 2, 2018	EF1	5.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 2, 2018	EF1	10 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 31, 2016	EFU	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 31, 2016	EFU	0.7 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 31, 2016	EFU	0.7 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2016	EF1	12 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
May 23, 2015	EF1	6 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	3.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	10.3 mi	1,500 yd	0	0
May 31, 2013	EF0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 8, 2013	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF4	23.1 mi	880 yd	0	61
May 24, 2011	EF4	33.3 mi	880 yd	1	48
May 10, 2010	EF1	6.25 mi	700 yd	0	0
Aug 19, 2007	EF1	7 mi	75 yd	0	0
Aug 18, 2007	EF1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 8, 2007	EF1	1.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 9, 2003	F0	1.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 4, 2001	F0	0.7 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 4, 2001	F0	0.2 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F1	4 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F1	2 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F5	37 mi	1,430 yd	36	583
May 3, 1999	F2	4 mi	500 yd	0	4
May 3, 1999	F0	1 mi	n/a	0	0
May 3, 1999	F3	9 mi	880 yd	0	4
Oct 4, 1998	F2	5 mi	80 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1998	F2	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F1	2.5 mi	73 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1993	F1	5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	28 mi	200 yd	0	1
Jun 28, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1983	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1983	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1981	F2	29.1 mi	10 yd	1	4
Apr 30, 1981	F1	31.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1977	F1	2.5 mi	90 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 1977	F2	4.9 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 1977	F1	5.7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1974	F3	63.6 mi	100 yd	0	3
Jun 18, 1973	F1	3.8 mi	50 yd	0	1
Jun 20, 1970	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1970	F2	46.7 mi	500 yd	0	6
Apr 29, 1970	F2	170.5 mi	250 yd	0	2
May 3, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1969	F1	10.4 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1968	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1965	F1	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1965	F2	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1965	F2	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1965	F2	22.4 mi	440 yd	0	2
May 16, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1961	F3	2 mi	77 yd	0	2
May 19, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1960	F3	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	1
Apr 28, 1960	F2	3.6 mi	200 yd	0	1
Apr 28, 1960	F2	3.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1960	F3	3.6 mi	200 yd	0	2
Apr 28, 1960	F2	2 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 22, 1959	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1958	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1958	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1956	F1	35.4 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 5, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1953	F1	6.1 mi	880 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1953	F2	16.2 mi	440 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1953	F3	1 mi	100 yd	1	8
Mar 13, 1953	F2	23.6 mi	100 yd	0	1
May 22, 1952	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 1951	F2	3.8 mi	450 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 1951	F2	0.2 mi	100 yd	0	2

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Mar 10, 2026	5 NW Tuttle	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.

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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.