Tornadoes in Jefferson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson County, Oklahoma between 1954 and 2024. They killed 50 people and injured 1,800. The busiest month is May, with 23 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 10 April 1979. The most recent was on 3 November 2024.
- 50tornadoes
- 50deaths
- 1,800injuries
- 659per 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 Jefferson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 20 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 8% |
Jefferson 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 | 7 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 23 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Jefferson County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Wichita Falls, Texas tornado10 April 1979, F4, 42 deaths, 1,740 injuries, 46.9 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado3 November 2024, EF3, 6 injuries, 21.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jefferson County
- Wichita Falls, Texas tornado10 April 1979, F4, 42 deaths, 1,740 injuries, 46.9 miles long
- Ardmore, Oklahoma tornado10 February 2009, EF4, 8 deaths, 46 injuries, 37 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.