Sequoyah County, Oklahoma
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
60
Tornado reports
302
Hail reports
82
Floods since 1996
860
All events
20
Deaths
$11.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sequoyah County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 60 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A significant long-track tornado first touched down in Sequoyah County 4 miles west of Short, travelling northeast for 39 miles to a point about 7 miles southwest of Fayetteville, AR. This tornado eventually reached its peak as an F3 tornado in extreme southeast Adair County. In …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flooding occurred along Lee Creek in the northeast part of Sequoyah county on the 24th of April. This flooding resulted in two deaths. A camper with 3 occupants was swept away by the creek 2 miles north of Short at approximated 645 am cdt. An 85 year old man and a 54 year old wom…
A 36-year old Muldrow man was killed by lightning while fishing in a tournament on the Arkansas River near Lock and Dam 14. A 24-year old companion was also struck by lightning, suffering severe burns on his right arm, shoulder and foot.
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged the roof of a school. Debris from the roof blew into a room where students were sheltering from the storm and injured 10 of the students.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail up to tennis ball size damaged homes and vehicles.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind damaged an outbuilding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a tree, snapped large tree limbs, and damaged the roof of a home in a broad area from south of Muldrow to Shady Grove.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a tree.
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind blew off much of the metal roof from a hospital, blew down several trees and power poles, and snapped large tree limbs.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of a number of roads in and around Sallisaw were flooded and impassable.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed west of Vian, between I-40 and Highway 64. The tornado moved east-southeast along and just north of I-40 to the vicinity of the Vian exit on I-40. The tornado continued east-southeast down I-40, and then crossed Highway 64 near the E 1060 Road. It then turn…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado formed southwest of the community of McKey, and moved southeast initially, before turning to the northeast and dissipating northwest of Sallisaw. The tornado uprooted trees, and snapped large tree limbs along its path. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado formed between North Wheeler Avenue and the S 4640 Road, to the north of the E 1060 Road. The tornado traveled east-southeast , crossing the E 1060 Road near the S 4650 Road, and continued to the S 4670 Road before dissipating. It uprooted trees and damaged outbuildi…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed in the western sections of the community of Liberty. It moved along and just south of the E 1060 Road. The tornado produced minor damage to the school roof, uprooted trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the torna…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. The tornado moved into Sequoyah County west of Gore, and continued to move east-northeast across the north side of Gore. It uprooted trees, snapped large tree limbs, and damaged outbuildings until it dissipated north of the E 1…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A storm chaser with broadcast media reported a brief tornado. The tornado snapped large tree limbs and damaged the roof of an outbuilding. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 75 to 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a few trees, and snapped numerous large tree limbs in Sallisaw.
Wildfire Wildfire
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Tornado EFU Tornado
This brief tornado was recorded by storm chasers. It remained over open country that was inaccessible by road, and no known damage occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and blew down power lines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Highway 64 near Vian were flooded.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 6 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 | 34 | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 34 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 29 | 2 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 | 31 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22 | 2 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 49 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 1 |
| 2004 | 30 | 1 |
| 2003 | 39 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 26 | 3 |
| 1998 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 1 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 13 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 7 | 6 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 7 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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