Washita County, Oklahoma tornadoes

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57confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: November 18, 2024, EFU. 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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The record

At a glance

Total571950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay28 of 57

StrongestF4May 25, 1962

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries32whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 28 of 57 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 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 57 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Nov 18, 2024	EFU	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 18, 2024	EFU	2.42 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 2024	EF1	2.53 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2021	EFU	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EFU	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EF2	8.8 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EFU	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EFU	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EF1	6.05 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 2017	EF2	18 mi	1,000 yd	1	10
May 12, 2010	EF1	10.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 18, 2007	EF0	4 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 24, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	25 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F3	13 mi	440 yd	0	1
Oct 9, 2001	F1	2 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F3	6 mi	500 yd	0	9
Oct 9, 2001	F3	11.5 mi	600 yd	0	0
May 5, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 5, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	15 yd	0	0
May 26, 2000	F0	2.6 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 7, 2000	F1	2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1999	F1	1.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Jun 6, 1994	F1	5.5 mi	150 yd	0	2
Oct 1, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	23 yd	0	0
Mar 17, 1986	F1	34 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 11, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 11, 1982	F2	7 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1981	F2	15.4 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 22, 1981	F2	5 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 22, 1981	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1981	F2	6.9 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 20, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1977	F1	6.4 mi	77 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1977	F1	6.4 mi	77 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1977	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 2, 1975	F1	0.8 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 2, 1975	F3	4.7 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 1975	F1	20.4 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 22, 1972	F1	1.9 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1970	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1965	F2	3.6 mi	33 yd	0	0
Nov 6, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 11, 1963	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1962	F4	7.2 mi	250 yd	0	9
May 25, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 22, 1957	F2	14.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1951	F3	10.9 mi	173 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1950	F3	20.8 mi	400 yd	1	1

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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.