Tornadoes in Beckham County
The Storm Prediction Center records 77 tornadoes whose paths touched Beckham County, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2023. They killed 3 people and injured 32. The busiest month is May, with 35 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 25 May 1955. The most recent was on 26 February 2023.
- 77tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 32injuries
- 854per 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 Beckham County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 38 | 49% |
| F1 / EF1 | 21 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 6 | 8% |
Beckham County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 35 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Beckham County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Wellington, Texas tornado25 May 1955, F4, 2 deaths, 18 injuries, 45.1 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado8 April 1952, F0, 45.9 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado26 February 2023, EF1, 6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Beckham County
- Wellington, Texas tornado25 May 1955, F4, 2 deaths, 18 injuries, 45.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.