Muskogee County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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66confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: May 19, 2025, 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

Total661950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthMay32 of 66
StrongestF4May 26, 1973
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries40whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

320 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 6Apr: 12May: 32Jun: 2Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 5Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 32 of 66 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 1: 2: 13 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 2: 8: 126 PM: 4: 4: 49 PM: 10: 6: 212 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: 2: 0: 2: 2: 0: 11960: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 11980: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 52000: 1: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02010: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 5: 1: 32020: 1: 1: 0: 0: 3: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
25
EF1
24
EF2
12
EF3
2
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, May 26, 1973

5 deaths, 25 injuries Strongest

F4, May 26, 1973

3.6 mile path Longest path

80 miles, F0

April 22, 2004, whole path Widest

1,250 yards, EF1

May 10, 2010
Every tornado

All 66 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 19, 2025EF19.5 mi900 yd00
Nov 4, 2024EFU0.1 mi75 yd00
Nov 4, 2024EFU0.2 mi75 yd00
Apr 27, 2024EF16.2 mi800 yd00
Oct 10, 2021EF113.7 mi900 yd00
May 15, 2020EF14.8 mi525 yd01
Oct 20, 2019EF08.3 mi400 yd00
May 22, 2019EF00.2 mi75 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF12.3 mi150 yd00
Nov 30, 2018EF17.1 mi400 yd00
May 18, 2017EF116.6 mi650 yd00
May 18, 2017EF13.7 mi350 yd00
May 18, 2017EF22.8 mi400 yd00
May 18, 2017EF12 mi400 yd00
May 18, 2017EF15.3 mi900 yd00
Apr 26, 2016EF15.1 mi800 yd00
May 29, 2015EF15 mi400 yd00
Mar 30, 2013EF01.1 mi200 yd00
May 24, 2011EF210.2 mi400 yd00
May 10, 2010EF113 mi1,250 yd03
May 10, 2010EF12 mi400 yd00
Mar 27, 2008EF00.1 mi100 yd00
Jul 9, 2007EF10.25 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2004F02 mi200 yd00
Apr 22, 2004F080 mi80 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 14, 20263 S MuskogeeNot 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.