National Weather ServiceOklahomaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 276 tornado warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 141 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 136, 8% above the average of 126 for those months in 2008-2025. Osage was covered most often (150 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 136 |
| 2025 | 276 |
| 2024 | 283 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2019 | 216 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2015 | 218 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 129 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2011 | 212 |
| 2010 | 136 |
| 2009 | 79 |
| 2008 | 195 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oklahoma get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage | 150 | 40 | June 14, 2026 |
| Cleveland | 116 | 52 | April 4, 2026 |
| Delaware | 112 | 22 | June 14, 2026 |
| Pottawatomie | 111 | 49 | June 22, 2026 |
| Atoka | 107 | 40 | April 28, 2026 |
| Le Flore | 104 | 17 | April 25, 2026 |
| Pontotoc | 104 | 55 | June 22, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 103 | 22 | June 25, 2026 |
| McCurtain | 102 | 23 | April 28, 2026 |
| Johnston | 97 | 41 | April 28, 2026 |
| Mayes | 97 | 21 | April 15, 2026 |
| McClain | 97 | 43 | April 4, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Oklahoma in AreaZine's record
NWS AmarilloWarningJuly 3, 2026
Tornado Warning: Texas County, OK
Expired 5:15 p.m. CDT, July 3, 2026
NWS NormanWarningJune 26, 2026
Tornado Warning: Noble and Payne, OK
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, June 26, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningJune 25, 2026
Tornado Warning: Beaver and Lipscomb, OK and TX
Expired 5:45 p.m. CDT, June 25, 2026
NWS NormanWarningJune 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Blaine, Canadian and Kingfisher, OK
Expired 1:30 a.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS NormanWarningJune 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Major and Woods, OK
Expired 12:30 a.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS NormanWarningJune 13, 2026
Tornado Warning: Grant and Kay, OK
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, June 13, 2026
NWS NormanWarningMay 8, 2026
Tornado Warning: Stephens, OK
Expired 9:30 p.m. CDT, May 8, 2026
NWS NormanWarningMay 8, 2026
Tornado Warning: Cotton and Tillman, OK
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, May 8, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Oklahoma.