Johnston storm history
Storm events recorded in Johnston, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
701
Total events
42
Tornadoes
230
Hail
56
Floods
5
Deaths
$11.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado formed near US-377/OK-99 in northern Johnston County about 4 miles south of Connerville. The tornado damage trees and power poles, and caused roof damage to a home as it crossed Tower Road. Passing Deadman Spring Road, the tornado destroyed a modular home where the fa…
Two young men, ages 17 and 18, went into Pennington Creek during Sunday (10/07/2018) afternoon. The young men were reported missing. A search and rescue team was organized and the bodies were found a few days later. The EM noted the creek was about six feet over its banks on Sund…
Swiftly moving water spilled over a dirt road. A 72 year old woman drove into the water and car stalled around 9am CDT. She was able to climb out of the car and to safety. Upon trying to get back into the car around 11:30am CDT, the lady fell into the water and was swept away. Sh…
This tornado is labeled #N2. The tornado developed about a mile south-southeast of Coleman and moved southeast another mile, eventually traveling just into Atoka county. Several buildings, including a home, sustained major damage. Four other homes sustained at least partial damag…
This tornado formed over northern portions of Lake Texoma, then tracked northeastward for 16 miles before crossing into western Atoka County. About 5 miles east of Tishomingo in Johnston County, 2 injuries, both requiring hospital care, occurred when a mobile home was lofted and …
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Earl Street. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A tinhorn was washed out near the intersection of Fillmore Road and Sandy Springs Road. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding along Oklahoma Highway 7, near the Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery, due to water rise from nearby Pennington and Keel Creeks. The location and event time are approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant roadway flooding, with an estimated water depth of 3-4 feet, near the intersection of Decker Road and Stallings Road. The event time is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto the roadway near the intersection of Canada Lane and Cobb Road. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through Spotter Network.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding occurred near the intersection of Main Street and Johnston Street in the community of Tishomingo. This was likely due to water rise from a tributary to Pennington Creek. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple sections of 7 Springs Road were washed out due to flooding. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A relayed image shows a section of roadway washed out, with a vehicle in the washout, near the intersection of Chickasaw Avenue and 9th Street in the community of Milburn. The event time is approximate.
Flood Flood
Egypt Road, between Eli Road and Dunn Road, was closed due to flooding along the Blue River. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A relayed image shows a section of Neshoba Street, between Main Street and 12th Street, washed out due to flooding. The event time is approximate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A relayed image shows a large tree limb blown down onto a power line in the community of Ravia. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated wind gust near the intersection of Oklahoma State Highways 78 and 22. The report was relayed by emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A relayed image shows portions of a large brick support wall collapsed due to thunderstorm winds. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 22 and Mansion Road. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Flood Flood
The Greasy Bend Bridge was closed due to flooding along the Washita River. The event time is approximate.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado moved across southeastern Johnston County, developing southeast of the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge near the community of Bee, and moving northeast and then north to south of Coleman. Damage was primarily to trees, but at least two homes had roof damage and a …
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Spotters in Pontotoc County observed a tornado that lasted almost two minutes that is estimated to have occurred in far northwestern Johnston County about 6 miles north of Mill Creek. No damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down, along with damage to at least one power pole, in and around the community of Ravia. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in and around the community of Mannsville. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in and around the community of Tishomingo. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The Nida Tornado developed about a mile southwest of Nida where a mobile home and a barn were destroyed. The tornado moved northeast to Nida, then east along State Highway 22 before turning northeast destroying additional barns and outbuildings before dissipating near Prairie Dog…
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Storm total snowfall accumulation ranged from 6 to 9 inches in the county, with the highest total of 9 inches measured in the Fillmore community.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 3 |
| 2024 | 52 | 2 |
| 2023 | 59 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 1 |
| 2017 | 31 | 4 |
| 2016 | 23 | 2 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 2 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 1 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 2 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 2 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 1 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 6 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |