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tornado Tornado Risk in Tulsa, OK

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Tulsa's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $37M from this hazard type
  • 149 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 19 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Occurs roughly 0.68 times per year on average

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: Tornado - Tulsa, OK WFO Region, US (2025-06-04) — 25,200 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Tulsa is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Tulsa Compares

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Notable Tornado Events Near Tulsa

Tornado - Tulsa, OK WFO Region, US

November 10, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tulsa, OK WFO Region, US

April 27, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tulsa, OK WFO Region, US

April 1, 2025 WATCH

1,240,000 people exposed; $125,063M capital exposed

Tornado - Tulsa, OK WFO Region, US

May 20, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tornado - Tulsa, OK WFO Region, US

June 3, 2025 WARNING

25,200 people exposed; $2,101M capital exposed

Tornado Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
  • 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
  • 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
  • 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
  • 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning

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