Stephens County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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73 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: November 3, 2024, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total731950 to 2025

Per year1.0average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 73

StrongestF3May 15, 1977

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries33whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 73 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.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 73 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Nov 3, 2024	EF2	4.85 mi	300 yd	0	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF1	1.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	21.7 mi	500 yd	0	6
Jun 15, 2023	EF2	4.1 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF1	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF0	0.8 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2023	EFU	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 2023	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Dec 13, 2022	EF1	0.32 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 10, 2021	EFU	4 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2020	EF1	1.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EF0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 8, 2016	EFU	1.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 13, 2014	EF0	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 13, 2014	EF0	0.37 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 20, 2013	EF1	4 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 20, 2013	EF0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 10, 2010	EF1	6.25 mi	700 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2006	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 8, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 8, 2003	F1	3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 6, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 25, 1997	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1995	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1995	F1	5 mi	400 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1995	F1	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 8, 1993	F0	8 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 8, 1993	F0	0.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F3	22 mi	200 yd	0	1
Mar 13, 1990	F1	21 mi	73 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F2	74.1 mi	1,056 yd	1	3
Apr 5, 1978	F2	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 1978	F2	11.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 15, 1977	F3	0.8 mi	180 yd	1	2
May 5, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1977	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Mar 2, 1977	F3	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	1
Feb 22, 1975	F2	5.4 mi	70 yd	0	2
Feb 22, 1975	F2	6.1 mi	70 yd	0	4
Apr 19, 1973	F2	2 mi	83 yd	0	4
Sep 7, 1970	F2	0.2 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1970	F1	10.1 mi	167 yd	0	2
Apr 16, 1969	F2	8.2 mi	10 yd	0	1
May 16, 1968	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 8, 1966	F2	10.5 mi	67 yd	0	2
Mar 30, 1963	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 28, 1962	F2	1 mi	50 yd	0	1
May 20, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1961	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 3, 1961	F1	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 23, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 19, 1960	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1957	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1957	F2	2.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1957	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
May 26, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	2
Apr 11, 1955	F0	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1955	F0	15 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 1, 1954	F3	6.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1954	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1953	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	1
Apr 30, 1951	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

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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.