Slo-mo lightning seen over Norman from OKC
Lightning streaks in different directions across the sky during a night when multiple tornadoes were seen in Oklahoma.
Dale Denwalt, Wochit
Remember when you sheltered in your home too many times to count last year? Or maybe you became really close to your neighbors as you took cover in their storm shelter.
Whether you spent the 2023 tornado season seeking shelter or watching from your front porch, here’s a look at the tornadoes Oklahoma saw last year.
How many tornadoes were in Oklahoma in 2023?
Last year, Oklahoma saw 74 tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
Most of those were EF1, meaning 28 of them were 86-110 mph.
Of the remaining tornadoes, 22 were EF0, or 65-85 mph, eight were EF2, or 111-135 mph, two were EF3, or 136-165 mph and 14 were unrated.
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Which months did tornadoes hit Oklahoma in 2023?
Oklahoma tends to see the most tornadoes during the months of April and May, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
The state averages 13 tornadoes in April and 34 in May.
Here’s how many tornadoes Oklahoma saw each month in 2023:
- January: 5
- February: 13
- March: 2
- April: 18
- May: 15
- June: 18
- July: 1
- August: 0
- September: 0
- October: 2
- November: 0
- December: 0