Carter County, Oklahoma
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
65
Tornado reports
515
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
1,166
All events
22
Deaths
$48.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Carter County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 65 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
This long track tornado developed over far southeast Jefferson County, near the Red River, and continued northeast into Love County crossing through rural farmland north of Courtney, Rubottom and Oswalt. The tornado then crossed into Carter County, with sporadic damage noted in t…
Tornado F4 Tornado
Tornado EF3 Tornado
At least 4 mobile homes and 1 foundation home were destroyed by a large tornado. Other homes and outbuildings sustained minor to moderate damage. Widespread tree and power line damage was also noted along its track, and some high tension lines were downed. This tornado is labeled…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A two year old boy was swept away from his father's arms into Hickory Creek.
A light coating of ice from freezing drizzle resulted in several accidents across Carter county. Unfortunately, one of the accidents resulted in a fatality. The accident occurred at approximately 7:40 am on US Highway 77, 1.5 miles south of Ardmore.
A wildfire near Wilson killed a woman. The woman died trying to keep the flames from reaching her home. She suffered smoke inhalation which eventually led to a heart attack.
Hot temperatures killed an 83 year old woman after she became disoriented and drove down an oil field service road where she became trapped, eventually succombing to the heat.
The Ardmore tornado initially developed about 5 miles southwest of Ardmore, and moved north-northeast towards Ardmore. Some homes near Gateway Road had most or all of their roofs removed. Tree damage was significant along this area. The tornado then continued north-northeast thro…
Carter County EM reported at least approximately 225 homes with flooding damage (est. $20k per home). At least one of these had 6 feet of water. Numerous had 4 feet of water. 1 older building collapsed. 20-40 tinhorns washed out (est. $20k per tinhorn). 1 bridge out (est. $180K).
Significant flash flooding developed across the southern half of Carter County after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell over most of the area in a short period of time. The worst flooding occurred between Lone Grove and Ardmore where major damage was sustained to homes, businesses, bridg…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An image showing a large tree split in half was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
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Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant roadway flooding, with an estimated water depth of one foot, near the intersection of Broadway Street and Wheeler Street. The event time is estimated.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were damaged. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Newport (NEWP) Mesonet observation.
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Ardmore (ARD2) Mesonet observation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of sleet and snow during this event, producing 2 to 6 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (2 inches) was reported east of Healdton. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Midnight Fire burned 689 acres across far north-central Carter County. This fire was reported out at 1200 LST on 1 February 2026.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 58 | 2 |
| 2024 | 46 | 3 |
| 2023 | 71 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 28 | 2 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1 |
| 2011 | 38 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 |
| 2009 | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 42 | 2 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 50 | 6 |
| 1995 | 36 | 3 |
| 1994 | 27 | 0 |
| 1993 | 37 | 3 |
| 1992 | 25 | 1 |
| 1991 | 25 | 1 |
| 1990 | 15 | 2 |
| 1989 | 23 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 1 |
| 1987 | 14 | 1 |
| 1986 | 27 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 2 |
| 1984 | 15 | 1 |
| 1983 | 19 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 8 | 1 |
| 1967 | 8 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 4 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 4 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 2 |
| 1958 | 5 | 1 |
| 1957 | 4 | 2 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | 3 | 3 |
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