Tornadoes in Johnston County
The Storm Prediction Center records 45 tornadoes whose paths touched Johnston County, Oklahoma between 1951 and 2025. They killed 3 people and injured 19. The busiest month is May, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 27 April 1966. The most recent was on 19 April 2025.
- 45tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 19injuries
- 700per 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 Johnston County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 7 | 16% |
Johnston County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 14 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Johnston County
- Deadliest and Longest path: Marietta, Oklahoma tornado13 March 1953, F3, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 45.3 miles long
- Strongest: Milburn, Oklahoma tornado27 April 1966, F4, 2 injuries, 10.2 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado19 April 2025, EF1, 12 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Johnston County
- Marietta, Oklahoma tornado13 March 1953, F3, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 45.3 miles long
- Bromide, Oklahoma tornado9 May 2016, EF3, 1 death, 9.1 miles long
- Milburn, Oklahoma tornado27 April 1966, F4, 2 injuries, 10.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.