Tornadoes in Woodward County
The Storm Prediction Center records 68 tornadoes whose paths touched Woodward County, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025. They killed 6 people and injured 32. The busiest month is April, with 31 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 14 April 2012. The most recent was on 24 April 2025.
- 68tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 32injuries
- 547per 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 Woodward County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 43 | 63% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 1% |
Woodward 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 31 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Woodward County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Arnett, Oklahoma tornado14 April 2012, EF3, 6 deaths, 29 injuries, 34 miles long
- Most recent: Oklahoma tornado24 April 2025, Unknown rating, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Woodward County
- Arnett, Oklahoma tornado14 April 2012, EF3, 6 deaths, 29 injuries, 34 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.