Tornadoes in Love County
The Storm Prediction Center records 37 tornadoes whose paths touched Love County, Oklahoma between 1953 and 2025. They killed 14 people and injured 71. The busiest month is May, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 10 February 2009. The most recent was on 20 April 2025.
- 37tornadoes
- 14deaths
- 71injuries
- 720per 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 Love County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 8% |
Love 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 14 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Love County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Ardmore, Oklahoma tornado10 February 2009, EF4, 8 deaths, 46 injuries, 37 miles long
- Longest path: Marietta, Oklahoma tornado13 March 1953, F3, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 45.3 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado20 April 2025, EF0, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Love County
- Ardmore, Oklahoma tornado10 February 2009, EF4, 8 deaths, 46 injuries, 37 miles long
- Ardmore, Oklahoma tornado7 May 1995, F3, 3 deaths, 6 injuries, 34.1 miles long
- Marietta, Oklahoma tornado13 March 1953, F3, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 45.3 miles long
- Marietta, Oklahoma tornado27 April 2024, EF4, 1 death, 6 injuries, 26.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.