Wildfire — Woodward, Oklahoma

2017-03-06 to 2017-03-21 · Woodward, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Nine homes destroyed and over 200 cattle lost.

Wider weather episode

The OKS-Selman and OKS-283 fires burned 44,324 acres in Harper county and 69,396 acres in Woodward county, respectively, starting on the 6th and continuing for a few weeks. Winds gusting to near 60 mph and relative humidity values in the single digits produced critical wildfire conditions. A cold front shifted the fire front overnight complicating fire management efforts. The towns of Laverne, Fort Supply, Buffalo along with Boiling Springs State Park were evacuated. Media reported 1 fatality, 9 homes destroyed, and over 200 cattle lost.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 683772. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.