Tornadoes in Washita County
The Storm Prediction Center records 61 tornadoes whose paths touched Washita County, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 32. The busiest month is May, with 28 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 25 May 1962. The most recent was on 18 November 2024.
- 61tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 32injuries
- 608per 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 Washita County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 21 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 6 | 10% |
Washita 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 28 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 7 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Washita County
- Deadliest: Granite, Oklahoma tornado28 April 1950, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 20.8 miles long
- Strongest: Dill City, Oklahoma tornado25 May 1962, F4, 9 injuries, 7.2 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado17 March 1986, F1, 34 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado18 November 2024, Unknown rating, 1 mile long
Notable tornadoes in Washita County
- Granite, Oklahoma tornado28 April 1950, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 20.8 miles long
- Dill City, Oklahoma tornado25 May 1962, F4, 9 injuries, 7.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.