Tornadoes in Garvin County
The Storm Prediction Center records 69 tornadoes whose paths touched Garvin County, Oklahoma between 1951 and 2025. They killed 6 people and injured 38. The busiest month is May, with 32 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 19 April 1972. The most recent was on 3 June 2025.
- 69tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 38injuries
- 860per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Garvin County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 26% |
| F1 / EF1 | 31 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Garvin County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Garvin County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Ratliff City, Oklahoma tornado19 April 1972, F4, 5 deaths, 6 injuries, 28.2 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado17 February 1961, F3, 11 injuries, 73 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado3 June 2025, EF1, 2.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Garvin County
- Ratliff City, Oklahoma tornado19 April 1972, F4, 5 deaths, 6 injuries, 28.2 miles long
- Katie, Oklahoma tornado9 May 2016, EF4, 1 death, 8.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.