Tornadoes in Ottawa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Ottawa County, Oklahoma between 1956 and 2024. They killed 22 people and injured 478. The busiest month is May, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 10 May 2008. The most recent was on 30 October 2024.
- 50tornadoes
- 22deaths
- 478injuries
- 1,062per 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 Ottawa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 14% |
| F1 / EF1 | 26 | 52% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Ottawa 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Ottawa County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Welch, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2008, EF4, 21 deaths, 350 injuries, 75.5 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado30 October 2024, EF1, 7.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Ottawa County
- Welch, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2008, EF4, 21 deaths, 350 injuries, 75.5 miles long
- Joplin, Missouri tornado3 April 1956, F4, 59 injuries, 41.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.