Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
73
Tornado reports
401
Hail reports
53
Floods since 1996
1,043
All events
11
Deaths
$39.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pontotoc County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 72 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
A brief thunderstorm impacted Ada, Oklahoma just before midnight. No structural damage was reported, but one fatality occurred when a man was struck by lightning in the driveway of his home.
Information provided by a NWS Storm Survey team and local radar confirmed that a strong microburst occurred near the Happyland community. A strapped down, double-wide was destroyed by the intense winds, with debris scattered 100 to 150 yards. Unfortunately, two people were inside…
The Ada Tornado developed on the west side of Ada just west of State Highway 1 near Reeves Road, and moved generally east-northeast down Main Street through central and dissipated on the northeast side of Ada northeast of East Central University and Arlington Center. Numerous hom…
Numerous images from various sources showing hailstones of up to 4-inches in diameter across the community of Ada. Widespread damage to vehicles and buildings reported. Time of event is estimated, with majority of hailfall occurring between 1650-1700 LST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant roadway flooding occurred along the U.S. Highway 377 corridor north of Pontotoc. This included at least one high-water rescue and several road closures. The event time is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An image showing the trunk of a large tree snapped was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple images showing snapped or broken trees were shared. A large retail store also sustained minor damage in the area. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar and nearby mesonet wind gust observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large bay door was blown off the Ada Recycling Center building. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Street signs were blown down near the intersection of 32nd Street and Oak Street. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in/near the community of Pickett. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Storm spotters including a research meteorologist observed a tornado southwest of Roff. No damage was reported and the path is estimated.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A number of storm chasers observed a dynamic tornado in southwestern Pontotoc County to the east of Hickory. No damage was reported and the path of the tornado is estimated.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from dime to half dollar near the intersection of Oklahoma Highways 3W and 59A during the event time.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
Hailfall near the intersection of County Club Road and B Street.
Hail Hail
An image from near Wintersmith Park was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were damaged by thunderstorm winds. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Drought Drought
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Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of sleet and snow during this event, producing 4 to 8 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (7.3 inches) was reported near Ada. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 2 |
| 2025 | 82 | 7 |
| 2024 | 65 | 3 |
| 2023 | 85 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 1 |
| 2018 | 21 | 2 |
| 2017 | 29 | 4 |
| 2016 | 24 | 2 |
| 2015 | 15 | 2 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 3 |
| 2000 | 20 | 2 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 1 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 23 | 0 |
| 1994 | 16 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 16 | 2 |
| 1991 | 12 | 2 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 12 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 | 13 | 2 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 11 | 1 |
| 1978 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970 | 5 | 4 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 9 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 3 | 3 |
| 1959 | 4 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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