Pontotoc storm history
Storm events recorded in Pontotoc, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
1,009
Total events
71
Tornadoes
382
Hail
52
Floods
11
Deaths
$39.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Main Street was closed due to flooding in the community of Ada. The location and event time are approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is adjusted based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A relayed image shows a large tree uprooted near Ada City Hall. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were snapped near the Ada Walmart. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fittstown (FITT) Mesonet observation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Oklahoma Highway 99 and County Road 1680 was closed due to flooding and debris. The event time is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds heavily damaged a barn and snapped trees in an area west of Roff.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage occurred in the community of Pickett, including a destroyed outbuilding and a large uprooted tree that landed on the corner of a house. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The report was relayed by emergency management. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed near the community of Vanoss and moved southeast. A home suffered significant roof damage along County Road 3450. Scattered damage was observed by emergency management personnel southeast to near the intersection of County Roads 3470 and 1570.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple relayed images courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management show trees blown down in the community of Center. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple relayed images courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management show numerous large trees blown down onto and blocking portions of County Road 1540. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 | 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 |