How many tornadoes has Stillwater, OK had?
Stillwater has had 137 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Stillwater?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stillwater was an EF0 on May 6, 2024.
When is tornado season in Stillwater?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stillwater, with 64 on record. April through June account for 96 of the 137 tornadoes on record near Stillwater.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
137
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
6.6% of total
Peak Month
May
64 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stillwater
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
2
2021
1
2020
0
2019
11
2018
0
2017
1
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
6
2012
0
2011
2
2010
2
2009
5
2008
8
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
22
1960s
13
1970s
17
1980s
13
1990s
20
2000s
23
2010s
24
2020s
5
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
54
EF1
52
EF2
19
EF3
7
EF4
1
EF5
1
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
11
Apr
19
May
64
Jun
13
Jul
5
Aug
9
Sep
2
Oct
5
Nov
3
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near Stillwater
12 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stillwater since 1950, across 3 events. 286 injuries have been reported across all events. 2011 was the deadliest year on record near Stillwater.
The deadliest single event was an EF5 on May 24, 2011, which caused 9 fatalities along a 63.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stillwater
Deadliest Tornado
EF5 on May 24, 2011 — 9 fatalities, 63.1 mi path, 1,760 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 15, 1990 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF5 on May 24, 2011 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 29, 1970 — 170.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 6, 2024.
What the record shows near Stillwater
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Stillwater, with 24 of the 137 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Stillwater record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Stillwater, 106 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stillwater is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Stillwater are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Stillwater has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 11, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Stillwater, OK had?
Since 1950, 137 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stillwater. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Stillwater?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Stillwater was an EF5 on May 24, 2011, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Stillwater?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stillwater, with 64 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 Stillwater been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Stillwater, there have been 1 EF5 and 1 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 Stillwater?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stillwater was an EF0 on May 6, 2024.
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