Sequoyah County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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61confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 6, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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

Total611950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay29 of 61

StrongestF4May 5, 1960

Deaths35whole paths, see note

Injuries253whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 29 of 61 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 7:00 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.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

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 61 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 6, 2025	EF1	3.6 mi	900 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 2025	EF1	4 mi	650 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 2025	EF1	3 mi	650 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 2025	EF1	7.6 mi	1,100 yd	0	0
May 19, 2025	EF1	9.5 mi	900 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 2025	EF0	0.3 mi	150 yd	0	0
Nov 4, 2024	EFU	0.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jan 2, 2023	EFU	2.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 10, 2021	EF1	13.7 mi	900 yd	0	0
May 3, 2021	EF1	10.3 mi	900 yd	0	0
May 3, 2021	EF1	28.8 mi	2,200 yd	0	1
May 25, 2020	EF0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Nov 30, 2018	EF2	47 mi	1,100 yd	0	5
Nov 30, 2018	EF1	7.1 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 27, 2017	EF1	11.2 mi	700 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF1	7.3 mi	600 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2016	EF1	4.3 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 29, 2015	EF0	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2013	EF1	0.5 mi	175 yd	0	0
Jan 29, 2013	EF2	9 mi	700 yd	0	0
Mar 19, 2012	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF1	5.2 mi	800 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2011	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF1	4 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF1	13 mi	1,250 yd	0	3
Apr 10, 2008	EF0	2 mi	150 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 2005	F1	2.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 2004	F0	1.7 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 1, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 1, 2003	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 11, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 4, 1999	F3	38.2 mi	n/a	0	0
May 4, 1999	F1	2 mi	80 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1996	F3	10.1 mi	1,050 yd	2	89
Jun 9, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 17, 1986	F1	2 mi	123 yd	0	0
Oct 18, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 1984	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 15, 1984	F1	1 mi	77 yd	0	0
May 28, 1982	F2	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Feb 20, 1976	F2	4.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 26, 1973	F3	18.7 mi	250 yd	0	6
May 6, 1971	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1968	F2	2 mi	33 yd	0	1
Jun 22, 1965	F2	1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 19, 1960	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1960	F3	23.7 mi	10 yd	1	0
May 5, 1960	F4	5.4 mi	10 yd	5	13
May 5, 1960	F3	4.5 mi	10 yd	1	0
May 5, 1960	F4	62.4 mi	200 yd	16	106
May 10, 1959	F2	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	1
Feb 26, 1958	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 14, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 22, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 22, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 1957	F1	19.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 22, 1957	F4	0.1 mi	880 yd	10	20
Aug 31, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1955	F1	14.2 mi	400 yd	0	2
May 1, 1954	F2	39.2 mi	10 yd	0	6

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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.