Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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91confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: November 2, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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The record

At a glance

Total911950 to 2025

Per year1.2average since 1950

Peak monthMay45 of 91

StrongestF5May 5, 1960

Deaths15whole paths, see note

Injuries371whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 45 of 91 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

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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 91 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Nov 2, 2024	EFU	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 2, 2024	EF0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF1	9.9 mi	500 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF0	2.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF1	1.93 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF0	2.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Oct 25, 2023	EF0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EF0	1.7 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 11, 2023	EFU	0.21 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF1	0.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	15 mi	2,300 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF1	1.85 mi	400 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	6.3 mi	700 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF3	0.6 mi	250 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 2023	EF2	4.2 mi	2,200 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF2	6.1 mi	200 yd	0	0
Feb 26, 2023	EF1	6 mi	440 yd	0	0
Dec 13, 2022	EF0	0.6 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 24, 2022	EF0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 2022	EF1	4.52 mi	175 yd	0	0
May 4, 2022	EF2	3.4 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 4, 2022	EF1	2.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 4, 2022	EFU	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 4, 2022	EF0	4.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EF0	1.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EF0	1.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF0	2.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 2019	EF2	2.6 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 2, 2018	EF1	0.75 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2015	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF2	7.25 mi	450 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 19, 2013	EF4	23 mi	1,500 yd	2	10
Apr 13, 2012	EF0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF2	2 mi	50 yd	0	32
May 10, 2010	EF3	37.2 mi	2,200 yd	0	28
May 10, 2010	EF3	6.5 mi	880 yd	0	3
May 10, 2010	EF2	17.35 mi	440 yd	0	3
May 10, 2010	EF4	22.25 mi	880 yd	1	32
May 7, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F1	4.9 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 2001	F1	5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F2	18 mi	150 yd	1	10
May 3, 1999	F1	9 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1998	F3	10 mi	880 yd	0	1
Oct 4, 1998	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 4, 1998	F1	3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1998	F1	3.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	19 mi	200 yd	0	1
May 16, 1986	F1	0.5 mi	73 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1985	F1	0.3 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 23, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 23, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 17, 1981	F3	10.2 mi	587 yd	0	6
Apr 10, 1979	F0	0.2 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F0	0.2 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F2	4.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 21, 1977	F2	9.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1976	F0	1.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1974	F2	2 mi	800 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 1970	F4	25 mi	150 yd	4	84
Oct 5, 1970	F2	24.4 mi	200 yd	0	1
May 13, 1968	F3	11.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1967	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 27, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 9, 1965	F2	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	3
Apr 14, 1965	F2	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1963	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1963	F2	2.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 28, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 28, 1962	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 8, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 17, 1961	F2	6.6 mi	10 yd	0	1
May 5, 1960	F5	71.8 mi	800 yd	5	81
May 5, 1960	F3	101.9 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 4, 1960	F4	8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 14, 1957	F2	0.5 mi	43 yd	0	3
Sep 14, 1957	F4	67.5 mi	440 yd	2	6
May 24, 1957	F2	30.8 mi	440 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 22, 1957	F2	63.7 mi	440 yd	0	0
May 26, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 1, 1954	F4	59.2 mi	10 yd	0	65
Dec 2, 1953	F1	1.5 mi	880 yd	0	1

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Apr 3, 2026	3 WSW Aydelotte	Not yet rated
Apr 3, 2026	1 W Dale	Not yet rated
Jan 8, 2026	4 N Shawnee	Not yet rated
Jan 8, 2026	4 E Stella	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.

Cities

Cities in Pottawatomie County

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Oklahoma City 104

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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.