Tornadoes in Kiowa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 101 tornadoes whose paths touched Kiowa County, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 12. The busiest month is May, with 34 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 1 May 1954. The most recent was on 18 November 2024.
- 101tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 12injuries
- 995per 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 Kiowa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 47 | 47% |
| F1 / EF1 | 28 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 13 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 7 | 7% |
Kiowa County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 34 |
| Jun | 18 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 10 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Kiowa County
- Deadliest: Granite, Oklahoma tornado28 April 1950, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 20.8 miles long
- Strongest: Crowell, Texas tornado1 May 1954, F4, 2 injuries, 68.6 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado29 April 1970, F2, 2 injuries, 170.5 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado18 November 2024, Unknown rating, 2.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Kiowa County
- Granite, Oklahoma tornado28 April 1950, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 20.8 miles long
- Crowell, Texas tornado1 May 1954, F4, 2 injuries, 68.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.