Atoka storm history
Storm events recorded in Atoka, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
703
Total events
51
Tornadoes
251
Hail
33
Floods
2
Deaths
$9.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
This tornado initially developed in Bryan County near Blue, and entered Atoka County just west of Matoy Road. The tornado produced widespread tree damage as it moved northeast crossing Matoy Road on either side of Clear Boggy Creek. North of the creek, a cabin or small home was d…
The tornado moved into Atoka County from Bryan County and moved generally north dissipating east of Caney. Homes suffered significant damage in Atoka County (DI 2, up to DOD 8) and one injury was reported east of Caney.
A large tornado began 5 miles west-southwest of Tushka and moved east-northeast through Tushka and about 3 miles southeast of Atoka before curving to the north-northeast and dissipating around 2 miles east of Stringtown. Almost 150 homes and business' were significantly damaged o…
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lane (LANE) Mesonet observation.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were blown down along Research and South Iron Stob Roads from near Oklahoma State Highway 3 to Blackjack Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from both radar observations and wind gusts at the nearby Lane Mesonet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lane (LANE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lane (LANE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station observation.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A television storm chaser observed a tornado to the west-northwest of Atoka. The beginning location of this tornado is estimated, but emergency management officials reported damage to tree branches near the end of the tornado's path near Atoka Lake.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Relayed images show significant roadway flooding along West 6th Street due to water rise from a nearby creek. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two houses were evacuated due to rising floodwaters near the intersection of 5th Street and South Adams Street. A relayed image shows floodwaters entering at least one of these houses. The event time is approximate and likely occurred towards the end of the listed time frame.
Flood Flood
Water rescues occurred along Oklahoma Highway 131 due to flooding from North Boggy Creek. The event time is approximate.
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding occurred along Matoy Road due to water rise from Clear Boggy Creek. The report was relayed by emergency management. The event time is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down at multiple locations across southern Atoka County. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
While investigating tornado damage in Pittsburg County, an NWS storm survey team from Tulsa also identified this area of scattered tree damage from a tornado in northern Atoka County near Limestone Gap southeast of Wardville. The tornado developed about one mile east of US Highwa…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant roadway flooding, with an estimated water depth of three to four feet, occurred along a portion of Wesley Road due to water rise from Breadtown Creek. The event time is approximate.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm wind damage occurred throughout the community of Atoka. Relayed images show roof and window damage to multiple buildings along with additional reports of trees and power lines blown down. A wake low was likely responsible for this event. The event time is approxi…
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Hailfall occurred along Oklahoma Highway 131, just east of the community of Wardville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The event occurred along Oklahoma Highway 131, just east of the community of Wardville.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado generally moved northeast. A church had roof and steeple damage and a at least four barns were damaged. Otherwise damage was primarily to trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
To the south of the tornado that affected areas west of Atoka, the thunderstorm also produced damaging winds that caused roof damage to a house and snapped a tree.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through Spotter Network. Event time adjusted based on radar observations.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Half Bank Road Fire burned 498 acres in central Atoka County. The control/end time of the fire is estimated.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | 3 |
| 2024 | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 | 60 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 3 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 7 |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 36 | 3 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 | 25 | 3 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 28 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 14 | 2 |
| 1991 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 2 |
| 1984 | 14 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 5 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |