Oklahoma's Severe Tornado Activity: A Look at the State's Highest and Lowest Annual Tornado Counts

Oklahoma's Tornado History

Oklahoma has a long and well-documented history of tornado activity. The state is located in the heart of Tornado Alley, a region of the central United States that experiences a high frequency of tornadoes.

Highest and Lowest Annual Tornado Counts

The highest annual total of tornadoes in Oklahoma occurred in 2011, when 111 tornadoes were reported. The lowest annual total of tornadoes occurred in 1952, when only 17 tornadoes were reported.

In 2022, Oklahoma experienced 74 tornadoes, which was slightly below the state's average annual tornado count of 83.