Pushmataha County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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49confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 28, 2020, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total491950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthApril22 of 49
StrongestF4May 4, 1960
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

220 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 22May: 14Jun: 3Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 22 of 49 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 1: 1: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 43 PM: 4: 6: 96 PM: 1: 10: 39 PM: 2: 1: 312 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

80 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 4: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 4: 22010: 0: 8: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
23
EF2
12
EF3
2
EF4
1

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

F4, May 4, 1960

30.8 mile path Longest path

30.8 miles, F4

May 4, 1960, whole path Widest

1,100 yards, EF1

April 14, 2011
Every tornado

All 49 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 28, 2020EF15.2 mi550 yd00
Apr 26, 2016EF11.5 mi500 yd00
May 25, 2015EF213.3 mi1,000 yd00
May 10, 2015EF01.7 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF13.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF114.3 mi1,100 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF11 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF27 mi1,000 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF13 mi400 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF07 mi125 yd00
Oct 29, 2009EF10.5 mi75 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF17.7 mi200 yd00
May 10, 2008EF10.5 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2008EF11.5 mi200 yd00
May 10, 2008EF23.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 13, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F01 mi100 yd00
Sep 21, 2006F00.4 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2003F10.5 mi75 yd00
Apr 16, 2002F00.3 mi25 yd00
Apr 23, 2000F29 mi170 yd00
Apr 23, 2000F29 mi150 yd00
Mar 26, 2000F00.2 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 27, 2026AntlersNot 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.