Marshall County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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38confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 19, 2025, EF2. 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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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay17 of 38
StrongestF4Apr 2, 1957
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries47whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 5Apr: 12May: 17Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 17 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 2: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 4: 4: 96 PM: 3: 2: 59 PM: 4: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 3: 0: 3: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
9
EF2
9
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unknown
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 2, 1957

2 deaths, 6 injuries Strongest

F4, April 2, 1957

5.2 mile path Longest path

41.6 miles, F3

March 12, 1971, whole path Widest

600 yards, F3

March 31, 1959
Every tornado

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 19, 2025EF23 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2025EF110 mi500 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF02.6 mi20 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF110.13 mi200 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF25.12 mi200 yd111
Apr 22, 2020EF01.4 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF24.25 mi400 yd21
Apr 22, 2020EFU0.2 mi50 yd00
May 21, 2019EFU0.5 mi20 yd00
May 9, 2015EF03 mi200 yd00
Jul 26, 2013EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF114 mi300 yd00
May 10, 2010EF00.63 mi40 yd00
May 10, 2010EF00.7 mi40 yd00
May 8, 2003F27 mi300 yd00
May 6, 2001F10.1 mi25 yd00
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 25, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 11, 1992F02 mi50 yd00
May 11, 1992F22 mi100 yd013
Nov 15, 1987F13.2 mi40 yd00
Apr 29, 1984F12 mi10 yd00
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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.