Atoka County, Oklahoma
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
53
Tornado reports
260
Hail reports
35
Floods since 1996
724
All events
2
Deaths
$10.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Atoka County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 53 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Old Highway, north of Main Street. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the intersection of Lain Lake Road and Big Slough Road. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Sawmill Road, just south of the Sawmill Spur. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple sources confirmed significant and widespread flash flooding on the morning of June 23rd in and near the outlined event area. This included numerous roadways that were significantly flooded, with several high-water rescues reported, including along U.S. Highway 69/75. Som…
Flood Flood
Roadway flooding occurred near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 7 and Car Pen Road. The event time is approximate.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado moved into Atoka County from Johnston County and continued moving east-southeast and then east. Tree and outbuilding damage occurred along Butterfield Crossing Road between Featherstone Road and Overland Trail. Crossing Overland Trail, the tornado turned east-northea…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado began near South Bluebird Lane, where a few homes sustained minor roof damage and a large tank was knocked over and rolled. The tornado snapped several trees as it crossed South Park Lane, just north of the West Voca Road intersection. The tornado then paralleled West V…
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by emergency management.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in and near Atoka. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
Images were relayed via NWSChat. The location is approximate.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Doke Number Two Fire burned 2,477 acres across central Atoka County, north of Lane. This fire continued to burn into March 2026.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Doke Fire burned 450 acres across central Atoka County, north of Lane. The end time is estimated.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Poplar Road Fire burned 873 acres across central Atoka County, north of Lane. The end time is estimated.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of mainly sleet and some snow during this event, producing 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (3 inches) was reported near McGee Creek Lake. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
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.
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Lane (LANE) Mesonet observation.
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Lane (LANE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station observation.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 2 |
| 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 | 8 | 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 |
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