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Durant, OK Tornado History — 101 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oklahoma · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Durant, OK had?

Durant has had 101 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Durant?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Durant was an EF1 on June 8, 2025.

When is tornado season in Durant?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Durant, with 38 on record. April through June account for 69 of the 101 tornadoes on record near Durant.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
101
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
11.9% of total
Peak Month
April
38 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Durant

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 6
2024 0
2023 0
2022 6
2021 0
2020 5
2019 3
2018 1
2017 0
2016 2
2015 6
2014 0
2013 1
2012 0
2011 3
2010 2
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Durant

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Durant and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 26, 2025 and the most recent on June 8, 2025. They are already counted in the Durant totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° June 9, 2025
5 NNE Ector, Fannin County, TX
The same parent storm that produced the Ravenna tornado also spawned another EF-1 tornado that touched down along FM 274 around 2 miles south of Ravenna... causing mino (FWD)
April 26, 2025
3 NW Bokchito, Bryan County, OK
Chaser reported tornado that lasted several minutes. Location estimated. (OUN)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 16
1960s 8
1970s 9
1980s 12
1990s 17
2000s 4
2010s 18
2020s 17

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 27
EF1 27
EF2 33
EF3 9
EF4 3
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 3
Mar 13
Apr 38
May 26
Jun 5
Jul 2
Aug 2
Sep 4
Oct 2
Nov 4
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Durant

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Durant since 1950, across 7 events. 139 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Durant.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which caused 3 fatalities along a 7.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Durant

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 2, 1957 — 3 fatalities, 7.9 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on May 9, 2016 — $3.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on May 9, 2016 — 3,100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on March 12, 1971 — 41.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 8, 2025.

What the record shows near Durant

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Durant, with 18 of the 101 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Durant record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Durant, 54 reached EF0 or EF1 and 45 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Durant is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged. A further 2 near Durant are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Durant has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Durant, OK had?
Since 1950, 101 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Durant. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Durant?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Durant was an F4 on April 2, 1957, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Durant?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Durant, with 38 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Durant been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Durant, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Durant?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Durant was an EF1 on June 8, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Durant?
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