Johnston County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 19, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay20 of 45
StrongestF4Apr 27, 1966
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries19whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

200 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 6Apr: 14May: 20Jun: 2Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 20 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 2: 6: 56 PM: 6: 6: 89 PM: 3: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 3: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 4: 1: 12020: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 319501960197019801990200020102020

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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
16
EF2
7
EF3
2
EF4
1
Unknown
7

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

F3, March 13, 1953

2 deaths, 11 injuries Strongest

F4, April 27, 1966

10.2 mile path Longest path

45.3 miles, F3

March 13, 1953, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, EF1

May 24, 2011
Every tornado

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 19, 2025EF112 mi300 yd00
Apr 19, 2025EFU0.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 4, 2025EF11.56 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2024EFU1.1 mi200 yd00
Apr 27, 2024EF14.65 mi150 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF17.13 mi200 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF15 mi100 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF11.95 mi30 yd00
Nov 30, 2018EF00.9 mi60 yd00
May 27, 2017EFU1.5 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2017EFU6 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2017EFU2 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2017EFU1.5 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2016EFU1.5 mi20 yd00
May 9, 2016EF39.06 mi700 yd10
May 24, 2011EF15.5 mi1,200 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF00.2 mi100 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF114 mi300 yd00
May 10, 2010EF21.85 mi400 yd00
May 10, 2010EF03.5 mi80 yd00
Apr 25, 2005F13 mi100 yd00
Apr 11, 2001F219 mi500 yd04
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 25, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 25, 20264 SSE Mill CreekNot yet rated
Apr 25, 20265 ESE ReaganNot yet rated
Apr 25, 20263 WNW RaviaNot 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.