Nowata County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: November 4, 2024, EF1. 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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The record

At a glance

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay13 of 45
StrongestF3May 9, 1959
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries13whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 4Feb: 0Mar: 6Apr: 12May: 13Jun: 5Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 13 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 1: 012 PM: 1: 6: 43 PM: 0: 2: 46 PM: 6: 11: 09 PM: 3: 2: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 31960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 2: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 6: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 4: 0: 0: 2: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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
15
EF1
16
EF2
8
EF3
2
Unknown
4

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

Strongest

F3, May 9, 1959

23.4 mile path Longest path

30 miles, F2

May 26, 1996, whole path Widest

900 yards, EF1

April 30, 2019
Every tornado

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 4, 2024EF19.6 mi400 yd00
Apr 1, 2024EF14.2 mi600 yd01
Jan 30, 2021EFU2 mi100 yd00
Jan 30, 2021EFU1.5 mi150 yd00
Jan 30, 2021EFU0.4 mi75 yd00
Jan 30, 2021EFU1.2 mi100 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF17.5 mi900 yd00
Mar 30, 2016EF12.7 mi120 yd00
May 31, 2013EF14.8 mi350 yd02
May 31, 2013EF13.5 mi320 yd00
May 31, 2013EF01.1 mi310 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF16.5 mi300 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF11.5 mi200 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF00.2 mi75 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF10.2 mi75 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF11.6 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 2003F220 mi440 yd03
Oct 4, 1998F08 mi50 yd00
May 26, 1996F230 mi880 yd01
Apr 21, 1996F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 9, 1995F00.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 6, 1994F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 17, 1993F00.1 mi30 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 13, 2026.