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Edmond, OK Tornado History — 259 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oklahoma · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Edmond, OK had?

Edmond has had 259 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 31 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Edmond?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Edmond was an EF0 on July 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Edmond?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Edmond, with 117 on record. April through June account for 180 of the 259 tornadoes on record near Edmond.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
259
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
31
12.0% of total
Peak Month
May
117 on record
Per Year Avg
3.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Edmond

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 83 total, averaging 4.2 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 3
2024 9
2023 3
2022 3
2021 4
2020 0
2019 12
2018 5
2017 0
2016 3
2015 4
2014 1
2013 10
2012 2
2011 3
2010 7
2009 5
2008 5
2007 4

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Edmond since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary April 4, 2026
6 W Valley Brook, Oklahoma County, OK
Delayed report. A tornado developed just east of Will Rogers International Airport and moved southeast across adjacent neighborhoods. The most significant damage occurr (OUN)

Within 25 miles of Edmond. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 27
1960s 37
1970s 33
1980s 25
1990s 33
2000s 35
2010s 47
2020s 22

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 82
EF1 94
EF2 47
EF3 22
EF4 6
EF5 3
Unrated 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 8
Mar 13
Apr 36
May 117
Jun 27
Jul 8
Aug 10
Sep 6
Oct 21
Nov 10
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Edmond

89 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Edmond since 1950, across 10 events. 1,614 injuries have been reported across all events. 1999 was the deadliest year on record near Edmond.

The deadliest single event was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which caused 36 fatalities along a 37.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Edmond

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on May 3, 1999 — 36 fatalities, 37.0 mi path, 1,430 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF5 on May 20, 2013 — $2.0B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on May 31, 2013 — 4,576 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 29, 1970 — 170.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Edmond

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Edmond, with 47 of the 259 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 22 so far. The Edmond record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Edmond, 176 reached EF0 or EF1 and 78 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Edmond is rated EF5, of which 3 are logged. A further 5 near Edmond are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Edmond has averaged 4.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 83 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 12, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Edmond, OK had?
Since 1950, 259 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Edmond. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Edmond?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Edmond was an F5 on May 3, 1999, which caused 36 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Edmond?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Edmond, with 117 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 Edmond been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Edmond, there have been 3 EF5 and 6 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 Edmond?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Edmond was an EF0 on July 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Edmond?
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