Tornadoes in Tillman County
The Storm Prediction Center records 99 tornadoes whose paths touched Tillman County, Oklahoma between 1951 and 2024. They killed 15 people and injured 141. The busiest month is May, with 50 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 10 April 1979. The most recent was on 30 April 2024.
- 99tornadoes
- 15deaths
- 141injuries
- 1,136per 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 Tillman County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 43 | 43% |
| F1 / EF1 | 28 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 10 | 10% |
Tillman 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 | 14 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 50 |
| Jun | 14 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Tillman County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Vernon, Texas tornado10 April 1979, F4, 11 deaths, 68 injuries, 39.7 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado10 April 1979, F2, 1 death, 3 injuries, 74.1 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado30 April 2024, EF1, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Tillman County
- Vernon, Texas tornado10 April 1979, F4, 11 deaths, 68 injuries, 39.7 miles long
- Devol, Oklahoma tornado1 May 1954, F3, 3 deaths, 3 injuries, 12.3 miles long
- Crowell, Texas tornado1 May 1954, F4, 2 injuries, 68.6 miles long
- Vernon, Texas tornado7 November 2011, EF4, 17.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.