Tornadoes in Greer County
The Storm Prediction Center records 53 tornadoes whose paths touched Greer County, Oklahoma between 1951 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 23. The busiest month is May, with 23 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 11 May 1982. The most recent was on 18 November 2024.
- 53tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 23injuries
- 829per 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 Greer County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 25 | 47% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 8% |
Greer County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 23 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Greer County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Altus, Oklahoma tornado11 May 1982, F3, 2 deaths, 18 injuries, 10 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado17 March 1986, F1, 34 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado18 November 2024, Unknown rating, 1.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Greer County
- Altus, Oklahoma tornado11 May 1982, F3, 2 deaths, 18 injuries, 10 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.