Tornadoes in Washington County
The Storm Prediction Center records 43 tornadoes whose paths touched Washington County, Oklahoma between 1953 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 139. The busiest month is May, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 6 May 2024. The most recent was on 4 November 2024.
- 43tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 139injuries
- 1,035per 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 Washington County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 23% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Washington 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 13 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Washington County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Bartlesville, Oklahoma tornado6 May 2024, EF4, 2 deaths, 33 injuries, 40.8 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado26 March 1961, F2, 26 injuries, 49.6 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado4 November 2024, EF1, 9.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Washington County
- Bartlesville, Oklahoma tornado6 May 2024, EF4, 2 deaths, 33 injuries, 40.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.