Tornadoes in Okmulgee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 62 tornadoes whose paths touched Okmulgee County, Oklahoma between 1953 and 2025. They killed 11 people and injured 131. The busiest month is May, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 17 May 1981. The most recent was on 29 March 2025.
- 62tornadoes
- 11deaths
- 131injuries
- 889per 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 Okmulgee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 22 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 26 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Okmulgee County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 25 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Okmulgee County
- Deadliest: Henryetta, Oklahoma tornado26 April 1984, F3, 8 deaths, 95 injuries, 22 miles long
- Strongest: Cromwell, Oklahoma tornado17 May 1981, F4, 2 injuries, 33.6 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado17 February 1961, F3, 11 injuries, 73 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado29 March 2025, EF0, 2.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Okmulgee County
- Henryetta, Oklahoma tornado26 April 1984, F3, 8 deaths, 95 injuries, 22 miles long
- Hoffman, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F3, 2 deaths, 15 injuries, 0.8 miles long
- Cromwell, Oklahoma tornado17 May 1981, F4, 2 injuries, 33.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.