Wagoner County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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64 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: April 27, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total641950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthMay24 of 64
StrongestF3Apr 11, 1966
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries53whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

240 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 14May: 24Jun: 6Jul: 3Aug: 4Sep: 2Oct: 3Nov: 2Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 24 of 64 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 2: 1: 03 AM: 0: 2: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 23 PM: 4: 7: 96 PM: 3: 7: 39 PM: 8: 3: 812 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 21990: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 5: 2: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 1: 4: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 5: 0: 72020: 0: 2: 1: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
23
EF1
22
EF2
14
EF3
4
Unknown
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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, April 11, 1966

7.3 mile path Longest path

48.9 miles, F3

June 8, 1974, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, F2

September 16, 1980

All 64 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 27, 2024EF11.6 mi400 yd00
Apr 27, 2024EF19.8 mi750 yd00
Jul 28, 2022EF14 mi800 yd00
Nov 10, 2021EF00.4 mi100 yd00
Oct 10, 2021EF13.4 mi700 yd00
Dec 28, 2019EF01.2 mi160 yd00
Oct 20, 2019EF17.2 mi1,100 yd00
May 25, 2019EF01.8 mi400 yd00
May 22, 2019EFU1.8 mi75 yd00
May 20, 2019EF00.75 mi75 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF17.8 mi300 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF12.3 mi150 yd00
Aug 6, 2017EF12.9 mi400 yd00
May 18, 2017EF112.7 mi650 yd00
May 18, 2017EF116.6 mi650 yd00
May 18, 2017EF110.3 mi700 yd00
May 18, 2017EF15 mi500 yd00
Apr 26, 2016EF11 mi150 yd00
May 16, 2015EF216 mi1,000 yd00
Jul 23, 2013EF13.5 mi850 yd00
May 30, 2013EF25.6 mi450 yd00
Mar 30, 2013EF01.1 mi200 yd00
May 24, 2011EF24.4 mi450 yd00
May 24, 2011EF210.2 mi400 yd00
May 22, 2011EF13.5 mi300 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 6, 20262 WNW OnetaNot yet rated
Mar 6, 20262 NE OnetaNot 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 12, 2026.