Waurika, OK Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
Hot Rankings
The chance of earthquake damage in Waurika is about the same as Oklahoma average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Waurika is much lower than Oklahoma average and is much higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #213
| Waurika, OK | 0.14 |
| Oklahoma | 0.31 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Waurika, OK | 0.0000 |
| Oklahoma | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #573
| Waurika, OK | 269.82 |
| Oklahoma | 363.83 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 5,016 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Waurika, OK were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 1 | Cold: | 3 | Dense Fog: | 7 | Drought: | 46 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 197 | Hail: | 2,987 | Heat: | 11 | Heavy Snow: | 12 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 20 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 35 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,521 | Tropical Storm: | 1 | Wildfire: | 5 | Winter Storm: | 17 | Winter Weather: | 19 |
| Other: | 134 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Waurika, OK.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 2 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Waurika, OK.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 45.0 | 1975-11-29 | 3.5 | N/A | 34.52 | -97.35 |
| 49.0 | 1981-07-11 | 3.5 | 5 | 34.85 | -97.73 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 95 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Waurika, OK.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 4.5 | 1974-04-20 | 3 | 34°13'N / 98°02'W | 34°16'N / 97°57'W | 6.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Jefferson |
| 5.4 | 1979-04-10 | 4 | 34°02'N / 98°07'W | 34°11'N / 97°59'W | 12.80 Miles | 1320 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Jefferson |
| 9.0 | 1954-05-01 | 3 | 34°10'N / 98°15'W | 34°12'N / 98°07'W | 8.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Cotton |
| 10.1 | 1956-04-28 | 2 | 34°10'N / 97°51'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Jefferson | |||
| 10.6 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 34°09'N / 97°52'W | 34°11'N / 97°49'W | 3.80 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Jefferson |
| 11.1 | 1969-04-16 | 2 | 34°17'N / 97°59'W | 34°22'N / 97°53'W | 8.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Stephens |
| 13.6 | 1956-08-08 | 2 | 34°04'N / 98°13'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Clay | |
| 17.4 | 1990-03-13 | 3 | 34°16'N / 97°45'W | 34°17'N / 97°44'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Jefferson |
| 19.8 | 1957-05-24 | 2 | 34°28'N / 97°58'W | 2.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Stephens | |
| 19.8 | 1962-07-28 | 2 | 34°28'N / 97°58'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Stephens | |
| 20.2 | 1979-04-10 | 4 | 33°55'N / 98°26'W | 34°02'N / 98°07'W | 19.90 Miles | 1320 Yards | 0 | 40 | 0K | 0 | Clay |
| 20.6 | 1975-02-22 | 2 | 34°27'N / 97°59'W | 34°30'N / 97°55'W | 5.40 Miles | 70 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Stephens |
| 21.4 | 1969-04-16 | 2 | 34°09'N / 98°36'W | 34°16'N / 98°12'W | 24.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Cotton |
| 21.6 | 1960-05-04 | 2 | 34°22'N / 98°19'W | 34°26'N / 98°17'W | 4.90 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cotton |
| 22.1 | 1970-09-07 | 2 | 34°30'N / 97°58'W | 0.20 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Stephens | |
| 22.4 | 1962-05-26 | 4 | 34°09'N / 98°27'W | 34°17'N / 98°23'W | 10.10 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Cotton |
| 23.0 | 2003-05-08 | 2 | 34°10'N / 97°40'W | 34°09'N / 97°35'W | 6.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 70K | 0 | Jefferson |
| Brief Description: This nighttime tornado is the first of three Oklahoma tornadoes produced by a large supercell that moved across south central Oklahoma. The tornado moved east-southeast for six miles before dissipating. Several homes lost all or part of their roofs with several other homes receiving shingle damage. Four barns were damaged or destroyed. One pole barn had the poles, that were buried three feet deep, pulled out of the ground. A cinder block building also collapsed. Many trees and power lines were downed or damaged by the tornado. Two of the trees were over 100 years old. Three horses were also injured by the tornado. This was the first of three tornadic events in two days for Oklahoma. The other two events occurred on the afternoon of May 8 and on May 9, 2003 (see appropriate storm data). The five tornadoes that occurred in south central Oklahoma all happened after midnight with the strongest tornadoes producing F2 damage. One large supercell produced the three strongest tornadoes of the night. | |||||||||||
| 23.4 | 1990-03-13 | 3 | 34°17'N / 97°44'W | 34°23'N / 97°35'W | 15.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Stephens |
| 24.2 | 1959-08-30 | 2 | 34°10'N / 98°27'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cotton | |||
| 24.4 | 1975-02-22 | 2 | 34°30'N / 98°00'W | 34°34'N / 97°56'W | 6.10 Miles | 70 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Stephens |
| 24.8 | 1957-04-02 | 2 | 33°56'N / 97°43'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Montague | |
| 25.1 | 1958-04-02 | 3 | 33°54'N / 98°26'W | 33°57'N / 98°14'W | 12.10 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Clay |
| 25.3 | 1979-04-10 | 2 | 34°27'N / 98°20'W | 34°34'N / 98°08'W | 14.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Comanche |
| 26.2 | 1966-02-08 | 2 | 34°29'N / 97°58'W | 34°38'N / 97°56'W | 10.50 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Stephens |
| 26.9 | 1955-04-05 | 2 | 33°49'N / 98°11'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Clay | |||
| 27.0 | 1978-04-05 | 2 | 34°30'N / 98°17'W | 34°35'N / 98°09'W | 9.60 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 27.0 | 1977-03-02 | 3 | 34°29'N / 97°46'W | 34°30'N / 97°42'W | 4.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Stephens |
| 28.3 | 1957-05-24 | 4 | 34°16'N / 98°30'W | 34°27'N / 98°27'W | 13.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 4 | 5 | 250K | 0 | Cotton |
| 28.5 | 1978-04-05 | 2 | 34°35'N / 97°54'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Stephens | |
| 28.8 | 1979-04-10 | 2 | 34°18'N / 98°37'W | 34°27'N / 98°20'W | 19.20 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Cotton |
| 28.9 | 1962-04-26 | 3 | 33°59'N / 98°30'W | 34°00'N / 98°27'W | 3.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 13 | 2.5M | 0 | Wichita |
| 28.9 | 1978-04-05 | 2 | 34°35'N / 98°09'W | 34°36'N / 98°08'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Stephens |
| 29.3 | 1979-04-10 | 2 | 34°34'N / 98°08'W | 34°39'N / 97°57'W | 11.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Stephens |
| 29.4 | 1973-06-02 | 2 | 34°29'N / 98°24'W | 34°29'N / 98°23'W | 1.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Cotton |
| 30.0 | 1973-04-19 | 2 | 34°30'N / 97°40'W | 2.00 Miles | 83 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Stephens | |
| 30.0 | 1954-05-01 | 3 | 34°15'N / 98°36'W | 34°21'N / 98°28'W | 10.40 Miles | 33 Yards | 3 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Cotton |
| 30.0 | 1965-04-14 | 3 | 33°52'N / 97°40'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Montague | |
| 30.4 | 1973-06-02 | 2 | 34°29'N / 98°26'W | 34°29'N / 98°24'W | 2.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 30.5 | 1951-04-20 | 2 | 33°55'N / 98°27'W | 1.50 Miles | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita | |
| 30.7 | 1977-03-02 | 2 | 34°06'N / 97°33'W | 34°11'N / 97°26'W | 8.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Carter |
| 30.7 | 1965-08-06 | 2 | 34°36'N / 98°13'W | 0.70 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Comanche | |
| 31.2 | 1957-07-20 | 2 | 34°14'N / 97°29'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Carter | |||
| 31.2 | 1964-04-03 | 5 | 33°54'N / 98°30'W | 33°56'N / 98°26'W | 4.70 Miles | 500 Yards | 7 | 111 | 25.0M | 0 | Wichita |
| 31.4 | 1961-04-08 | 2 | 33°57'N / 98°31'W | 33°59'N / 98°30'W | 3.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 31.8 | 1959-08-30 | 3 | 34°12'N / 98°35'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Cotton | |
| 31.8 | 1972-04-19 | 4 | 34°23'N / 97°33'W | 34°25'N / 97°31'W | 3.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Carter |
| 31.9 | 1973-03-13 | 2 | 34°30'N / 98°26'W | 0 | 5 | 25K | 0 | Comanche | |||
| 31.9 | 1960-05-04 | 3 | 34°38'N / 97°54'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Rogers | |||
| 31.9 | 1958-04-02 | 3 | 33°39'N / 97°54'W | 33°52'N / 97°43'W | 18.20 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Montague |
| 31.9 | 1958-04-02 | 3 | 33°54'N / 98°30'W | 33°54'N / 98°26'W | 4.30 Miles | 333 Yards | 1 | 14 | 250K | 0 | Wichita |
| 31.9 | 1957-05-24 | 4 | 34°27'N / 98°27'W | 34°34'N / 98°24'W | 8.60 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 32.1 | 1953-08-11 | 2 | 33°56'N / 98°30'W | 33°56'N / 98°30'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Wichita | ||
| 32.2 | 1957-05-24 | 2 | 34°39'N / 98°00'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Stephens | |||
| 32.4 | 1954-05-01 | 3 | 34°37'N / 98°00'W | 34°41'N / 97°56'W | 6.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Stephens |
| 32.4 | 1955-05-26 | 2 | 33°55'N / 98°30'W | 33°55'N / 98°29'W | 1.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 32.4 | 2010-05-10 | 2 | 34°10'N / 97°30'W | 34°11'N / 97°25'W | 5.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Carter |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Tornado #E2. Mobile homes were destroyed and seriously damaged and significant tree damage occurred as a tornado moved from 4 miles south-southwest of Healdton to 2 miles north-northwest of Wilson. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affected a large part of northern, central, and southern Oklahoma. Tornadoes were most numerous across central and southern Oklahoma, with significant damage occurring over many areas. Severe thunderstorms erupted by mid afternoon across northern and western Oklahoma. Given the potent combination of ingredients in place, storms began to produce tornadoes quickly after initiation. Storm motions of 50 to 60 mph were common. During the mid afternoon hours, severe weather was confined to northern Oklahoma. It was there a long track supercell storm produced tornadoes near the Kansas border - including one rated EF3 - from near Wakita to north of Braman. The capping inversion that had delayed thunderstorm development into central Oklahoma weakened, allowing for explosive supercell development along the dry line along and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. Rapid development and intensification was common with the late afternoon storms, with storms becoming tornadic within a very short time after initiation. This round of storms would directly impact a large part of the Oklahoma City metro area at rush hour, and posed a significant threat to the area. The first tornado in this area occurred in Canadian County. During the next several hours, tornadoes were clustered around the metro area, and at times there were multiple significant damaging tornadoes occurring simultaneously. Several of the tornadoes had long tracks. Damage from the tornadoes was substantial, with numerous structures, vehicles, trees and power poles/lines significantly damaged or destroyed. One of the more intense tornadoes moved across Lake Thunderbird east of Norman destroying numerous boats. More storms developed across southwest and south central Oklahoma, and also quickly became tornadic. By 9 pm, 35 tornadoes had been reported. While the loss of three lives was tragic, the casualties could have been much higher given the storm's fast motions, their intensity, the time of day and the areas impacted. While exact monetary damage figures were not available, it is estimated that losses were in excess of $595 million. At least 450 sustained injuries, most of them minor. Unfortunately three people lost their lives. Note: The large number of injuries and tornadoes made it difficult to associate injuries with specific tornadoes. Injury numbers were included when we had confidence in the numbers. Note: The complex nature of storm evolutions and interactions made the job of classifying tornadoes difficult. This represents our best scientific assessment based on ground and aerial surveys, data from multiple radars, photographic and video evidence and anecdotal information. | |||||||||||
| 32.7 | 1979-04-10 | 3 | 34°21'N / 97°36'W | 34°30'N / 97°28'W | 12.80 Miles | 170 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Carter |
| 32.8 | 1964-08-26 | 2 | 33°47'N / 97°43'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Montague | |
| 33.5 | 1954-05-01 | 3 | 34°14'N / 98°37'W | 34°15'N / 98°36'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Tillman |
| 33.8 | 2009-02-10 | 2 | 33°57'N / 97°33'W | 34°04'N / 97°24'W | 12.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Love |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The thunderstorm that produced this tornado began near Breckenridge and Graham, TX. The storm moved northeast. A long-track tornado developed over far southeast Jefferson County, near the Red River. The tornado continued northeast into Love County crossing through rural farmland north of Courtney, Rubottom and Oswalt. Sporadic structural damage was noted in both Jefferson and Love counties, with tree damage also seen. The tornado then crossed into Carter County, where it did its most significant damage in and around the Lone Grove area. The tornado continued northeast, with major damage reported in the Majestic Hills addition and crossing Interstate-35 about a mile and a half north of the Prairie Valley Road exit. At least eight homes and a small private school were destroyed in the Majestic Hills neighborhood. It moved through rural areas of Northeast Carter County to the east of Springer. Approximately 46 people were injured, with 14 seriously injured. Eight people died in the Lone Grove area. At least 114 homes were damaged or destroyed, with at least 3500 losing power in and around Carter county. Debris from this tornado was carried as far away as Sulphur. Monetary damages were estimated. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Thunderstorms developed early in the afternoon, from near the Lawton area, northeast toward the Oklahoma metro area. Thunderstorms became severe relatively quickly as they moved through Caddo and Grady counties, and began to show signs of rotation as they moved toward western Oklahoma City. One supercell thunderstorm spawned several tornadoes as it moved through western and northern Oklahoma. Sporadic damage was reported along its path, some of it significant as it moved through northern Oklahoma county and southern Logan county. Other supercells developed near the same areas of Caddo and Grady counties and moved northeast. Some locations received several rounds of very large hail through the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, a second area of thunderstorms developed over northern Texas. Several supercell thunderstorms developed and moved northeast toward the Red River. One supercell thunderstorm moved northeast over Clay county and northwest Montague county. A tornado developed as it moved into Jefferson county near the Red River. It continued northeast through western Love county and into Carter County. Significant damage was reported in and around the Lone Grove area and over the far north sides of Ardmore. There were eight fatalities in and around Lone Grove. The tornado crossed Interstate 35 and eventually crossed into southern Murray county. Wind damage was reported in Coal and Atoka counties. Minor injuries were reported with the Atoka county thunderstorms. Monetary damages were estimated. | |||||||||||
| 34.8 | 1990-03-13 | 3 | 34°23'N / 97°35'W | 34°31'N / 97°26'W | 5.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Carter |
| 35.0 | 1979-04-10 | 3 | 34°34'N / 98°25'W | 34°37'N / 98°22'W | 4.50 Miles | 170 Yards | 3 | 100 | 25.0M | 0 | Comanche |
| 35.7 | 1959-05-26 | 3 | 34°19'N / 97°27'W | 34°20'N / 97°24'W | 3.30 Miles | 60 Yards | 0 | 8 | 25K | 0 | Carter |
| 35.8 | 1976-04-19 | 3 | 33°45'N / 97°35'W | 33°54'N / 97°34'W | 10.40 Miles | 373 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Montague |
| 36.0 | 1979-04-10 | 4 | 33°50'N / 98°38'W | 33°55'N / 98°26'W | 12.90 Miles | 1760 Yards | 42 | 1700 | 250.0M | 0 | Wichita |
| 36.1 | 1958-11-17 | 2 | 33°54'N / 98°36'W | 33°57'N / 98°33'W | 4.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 37.3 | 1952-05-23 | 2 | 34°37'N / 98°25'W | 0.30 Mile | 150 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Comanche | |
| 37.4 | 1954-06-01 | 3 | 33°57'N / 98°40'W | 33°57'N / 98°34'W | 5.90 Miles | 50 Yards | 1 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Wichita |
| 38.5 | 1972-04-19 | 4 | 34°25'N / 97°31'W | 34°29'N / 97°21'W | 10.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Carter |
| 39.7 | 1952-05-23 | 2 | 34°39'N / 98°26'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche | |||
| 40.1 | 1967-05-30 | 2 | 34°07'N / 98°44'W | 34°08'N / 98°43'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 40.8 | 1976-04-19 | 2 | 33°52'N / 97°26'W | 33°56'N / 97°22'W | 6.10 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Love |
| 41.3 | 1990-03-13 | 3 | 34°31'N / 97°26'W | 34°31'N / 97°25'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Garvin |
| 41.4 | 1979-04-10 | 2 | 34°08'N / 98°53'W | 34°18'N / 98°37'W | 19.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 3 | 2.5M | 0 | Tillman |
| 41.9 | 1951-06-06 | 2 | 34°42'N / 97°42'W | 34°44'N / 97°39'W | 3.80 Miles | 450 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Grady |
| 42.7 | 2010-05-10 | 3 | 34°14'N / 97°19'W | 34°16'N / 97°15'W | 5.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Carter |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: At least 4 mobile homes and 1 foundation home were destroyed by a large tornado. Other homes and outbuildings sustained minor to moderate damage. Widespread tree and power line damage was also noted along its track, and some high tension lines were downed. This tornado is labeled #E3. Monetary damages were estimated. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes affected a large part of northern, central, and southern Oklahoma. Tornadoes were most numerous across central and southern Oklahoma, with significant damage occurring over many areas. Severe thunderstorms erupted by mid afternoon across northern and western Oklahoma. Given the potent combination of ingredients in place, storms began to produce tornadoes quickly after initiation. Storm motions of 50 to 60 mph were common. During the mid afternoon hours, severe weather was confined to northern Oklahoma. It was there a long track supercell storm produced tornadoes near the Kansas border - including one rated EF3 - from near Wakita to north of Braman. The capping inversion that had delayed thunderstorm development into central Oklahoma weakened, allowing for explosive supercell development along the dry line along and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. Rapid development and intensification was common with the late afternoon storms, with storms becoming tornadic within a very short time after initiation. This round of storms would directly impact a large part of the Oklahoma City metro area at rush hour, and posed a significant threat to the area. The first tornado in this area occurred in Canadian County. During the next several hours, tornadoes were clustered around the metro area, and at times there were multiple significant damaging tornadoes occurring simultaneously. Several of the tornadoes had long tracks. Damage from the tornadoes was substantial, with numerous structures, vehicles, trees and power poles/lines significantly damaged or destroyed. One of the more intense tornadoes moved across Lake Thunderbird east of Norman destroying numerous boats. More storms developed across southwest and south central Oklahoma, and also quickly became tornadic. By 9 pm, 35 tornadoes had been reported. While the loss of three lives was tragic, the casualties could have been much higher given the storm's fast motions, their intensity, the time of day and the areas impacted. While exact monetary damage figures were not available, it is estimated that losses were in excess of $595 million. At least 450 sustained injuries, most of them minor. Unfortunately three people lost their lives. Note: The large number of injuries and tornadoes made it difficult to associate injuries with specific tornadoes. Injury numbers were included when we had confidence in the numbers. Note: The complex nature of storm evolutions and interactions made the job of classifying tornadoes difficult. This represents our best scientific assessment based on ground and aerial surveys, data from multiple radars, photographic and video evidence and anecdotal information. | |||||||||||
| 43.1 | 1979-04-10 | 4 | 33°49'N / 98°39'W | 33°50'N / 98°38'W | 1.30 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Archer |
| 43.5 | 1951-05-09 | 2 | 33°56'N / 98°41'W | 33°56'N / 98°46'W | 4.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Wichita |
| 43.6 | 1995-05-07 | 3 | 33°50'N / 97°25'W | 34°12'N / 97°10'W | 34.00 Miles | 700 Yards | 3 | 6 | 500K | 0 | Carter |
| 43.7 | 1954-05-01 | 2 | 33°33'N / 98°09'W | 33°34'N / 98°08'W | 1.30 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Clay |
| 43.8 | 1959-11-03 | 2 | 33°34'N / 97°51'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Montague | |
| 44.4 | 2009-02-10 | 4 | 34°04'N / 97°24'W | 34°15'N / 97°06'W | 21.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 8 | 0 | 3.0M | 0K | Carter |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This long track tornado developed over far southeast Jefferson County, near the Red River, and continued northeast into Love County crossing through rural farmland north of Courtney, Rubottom and Oswalt. The tornado then crossed into Carter County, with sporadic damage noted in the sparsely populated areas in the southwest part of the county. The tornado appeared to reach its maximum width and intensity as it approached and moved through Lone Grove. The tornado destroyed or severely damaged numerous mobile homes, homes and businesses in and around Lone Grove. Numerous mobile homes were completely obliterated with few recognizable pieces left. EF4 damage was noted at two locations, one in Lone Grove and the other in the Majestic Hills area north of Ardmore. Numerous vehicles were rolled or thrown, some for considerable distances. Six of the fatalities occurred in mobile homes and one in a well-built home that sustained EF4 damage. The eighth fatality occurred when a truck driving south on Interstate 35 was hit by the tornado killing the driver. The tornado continued northeast, with major damage reported in the Majestic Hills addition and crossing Interstate-35 about a mile and a half north of the Prairie Valley Road exit. At least eight homes and a small private school were destroyed in the Majestic Hills neighborhood. It moved through rural areas of Northeast Carter County to the east of Springer. Approximately 46 people were injured, with 14 seriously injured. Eight people died in the Lone Grove area. At least 114 homes were damaged or destroyed, with at least 3500 losing power in and around Carter county. Debris from this tornado was picked up as far away as Sulphur. Monetary damage estimates were not available. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Thunderstorms developed early in the afternoon, from near the Lawton area, northeast toward the Oklahoma metro area. Thunderstorms became severe relatively quickly as they moved through Caddo and Grady counties, and began to show signs of rotation as they moved toward western Oklahoma City. One supercell thunderstorm spawned several tornadoes as it moved through western and northern Oklahoma. Sporadic damage was reported along its path, some of it significant as it moved through northern Oklahoma county and southern Logan county. Other supercells developed near the same areas of Caddo and Grady counties and moved northeast. Some locations received several rounds of very large hail through the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, a second area of thunderstorms developed over northern Texas. Several supercell thunderstorms developed and moved northeast toward the Red River. One supercell thunderstorm moved northeast over Clay county and northwest Montague county. A tornado developed as it moved into Jefferson county near the Red River. It continued northeast through western Love county and into Carter County. Significant damage was reported in and around the Lone Grove area and over the far north sides of Ardmore. There were eight fatalities in and around Lone Grove. The tornado crossed Interstate 35 and eventually crossed into southern Murray county. Wind damage was reported in Coal and Atoka counties. Minor injuries were reported with the Atoka county thunderstorms. Monetary damages were estimated. | |||||||||||
| 44.9 | 1979-10-30 | 3 | 34°14'N / 97°16'W | 34°21'N / 97°14'W | 8.40 Miles | 530 Yards | 3 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Carter |
| 45.7 | 1972-04-19 | 4 | 34°29'N / 97°21'W | 34°30'N / 97°17'W | 4.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Murray |
| 45.7 | 1986-05-14 | 3 | 33°34'N / 98°25'W | 33°34'N / 98°13'W | 9.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Clay |
| 46.5 | 1958-11-17 | 3 | 34°17'N / 99°24'W | 34°21'N / 98°15'W | 65.80 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 4 | 0K | 0 | Cotton |
| 46.7 | 1987-02-14 | 2 | 34°44'N / 98°30'W | 34°46'N / 98°27'W | 3.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Comanche |
| 46.9 | 1983-10-19 | 2 | 34°48'N / 98°19'W | 34°50'N / 98°20'W | 2.60 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Comanche |
| 47.1 | 1977-03-02 | 2 | 34°19'N / 97°13'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 5 | 25K | 0 | Carter | |
| 47.4 | 1979-04-10 | 2 | 34°21'N / 98°54'W | 34°24'N / 98°45'W | 9.20 Miles | 120 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Tillman |
| 47.8 | 1995-05-07 | 3 | 33°31'N / 97°32'W | 33°48'N / 97°26'W | 19.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 1 | 11 | 2.0M | 0 | Montague |
| Brief Description: Tornado number two was a large tornado with a path one-half mile wide and 19 miles long. The storm ripped through Montague County, killing a 97 year-old man near Forestburg and injuring 11 other people. At least 30 houses and two mobile homes were destroyed, numerous barns and other outbuildings were destroyed, telephone and power lines were downed across the eastern half of the county, and an undetermined number of cattle and dairy cows were killed or injured. (M97O) | |||||||||||
| 47.9 | 1973-06-18 | 2 | 34°25'N / 98°49'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Tillman | |
| 48.2 | 1990-04-09 | 2 | 34°08'N / 97°16'W | 34°13'N / 97°06'W | 11.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Carter |
| 48.4 | 1985-04-29 | 2 | 34°03'N / 97°12'W | 34°05'N / 97°11'W | 2.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Love |
| 49.3 | 1972-04-19 | 4 | 34°30'N / 97°21'W | 34°33'N / 97°11'W | 10.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 5 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Garvin |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.