Pittsburg storm history
Storm events recorded in Pittsburg, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
1,102
Total events
85
Tornadoes
424
Hail
93
Floods
4
Deaths
$20.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado developed approximately 3 miles southwest of the town of Pittsburg near Staples Road. The tornado intensified as it approached Pittsburg Lake. EF-1 to EF-2 damage was done to homes and trees just north of Pittsburg Lake on Indian Trail Road. One person was injured in…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Portions of several roads were flooded across southwestern Pittsburg County, as a result of three to five inches of rain that fell across the area. A 58 year-old man drove his pickup truck into deep flood water flowing over S Harper Valley Road, where it became inoperable. He exi…
Roads were flooded around Scipio. A man drove a truck into flood waters covering Ragan Road and was drown.
This tornado developed from a remnant mesocyclone that had a history of producing a strong tornado in Bryan and Atoka Counties. The circulation in the storm strengthened southwest of Haileyville, just east of the S Bache Road and south of Ray Road, where this tornado developed. I…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Stuart measured thunderstorm wind gusts to 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple large trees, blew down power poles and power lines, and damaged homes and outbuildings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind damaged multiple buildings in downtown McAlester.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A line of thunderstorms approaching McAlester rapidly organized and developed a strong push of wind as it approached Pyle Mountain. Those winds contributed to the development of a large squall line circulation (QLCS), and resulted in the development of a tornado near Pyle Mountai…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Stuart measured 58 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the McAlester Regional Airport measured 66 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a metal roof of a building, and blew down trees and power lines.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 12th Street was flooded, and flood water nearly reached nearby buildings.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. The tornado developed just southwest of Hartshorne Lake, and moved east-northeast, uprooting numerous trees and damaging outbuildings. It crossed into Latimer County just south of Highway 1. Based on this damage, maximum estimat…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed southwest of Storrie Lake, and moved northeast, uprooting trees. A resident observed the brief tornado. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 90 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and damaged roofs.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of SH-63 between US-270 and Bache Road were closed due to flooding.
High Wind High Wind
Wildfire Wildfire
Wildfire Wildfire
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the McAlester Regional Airport measured 59 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees and tore banners from a fence at a sports complex.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is the first segment of a two-segment tornado. This tornado developed west of Quinton, to the north of Highway 31. The tornado uprooted trees, snapped large tree limbs, and damaged the roofs of homes as it moved east across town, then moved into Haskell County near Highway 3…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of several roads were flooded on the north side of McAlester.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of several roads were flooded. A swift water rescue was conducted when a vehicle was stranded in the flood water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of several roads were flooded. A swift water rescue was conducted when a vehicle was stranded in the flood water.
Tornado EFU Tornado
This tornado developed over and moved across Lake Eufaula, from the south-southwest to the south-southeast of Crowder. Many videos and photos were taken of this tornado. It was rated EF-unknown, as it remained over water, resulting in no damage to be assessed. The path length and…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 65 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado moved across the northwest side of McAlester, damaging the roofs of homes, uprooting trees, and snapping power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 95 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 4 |
| 2024 | 29 | 3 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 39 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 32 | 2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 39 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 39 | 3 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 | 45 | 4 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 43 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 36 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 45 | 3 |
| 2000 | 21 | 2 |
| 1999 | 42 | 3 |
| 1998 | 51 | 9 |
| 1997 | 21 | 1 |
| 1996 | 31 | 4 |
| 1995 | 48 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 10 | 1 |
| 1992 | 44 | 5 |
| 1991 | 20 | 1 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 | 19 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 | 3 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 6 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 7 | 2 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 3 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 5 | 1 |
| 1959 | 6 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 4 | 1 |
| 1955 | 3 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 2 | 2 |