Tornadoes in Jackson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 82 tornadoes whose paths touched Jackson County, Oklahoma between 1951 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 79. The busiest month is May, with 48 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 1 May 1954. The most recent was on 18 June 2025.
- 82tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 79injuries
- 1,022per 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 Jackson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 39 | 48% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 18 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 2% |
Jackson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 48 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Jackson County
- Deadliest: Altus, Oklahoma tornado11 May 1982, F3, 2 deaths, 18 injuries, 10 miles long
- Strongest: Crowell, Texas tornado1 May 1954, F4, 2 injuries, 68.6 miles long
- Longest path: Oklahoma tornado29 April 1970, F2, 2 injuries, 170.5 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado18 June 2025, Unknown rating, 1 mile long
Notable tornadoes in Jackson County
- Altus, Oklahoma tornado11 May 1982, F3, 2 deaths, 18 injuries, 10 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.