Carter storm history
Storm events recorded in Carter, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
1,141
Total events
65
Tornadoes
506
Hail
41
Floods
22
Deaths
$48.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down on the northwest side of the community of Ardmore. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor roof damage to a few houses near the intersection of Brock Road and Buck Skin Road. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few tree limbs were blown down. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
Multiple emergency management and public confirmations of quarter-size hail in the community of Healdton.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. Hail size increased from quarter-size to half dollar-size at this location between 1013 and 1023 LST.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant roadway flooding, with an estimated water depth of one foot, occurred along Hewitt Road just west of Midway Road. The event time is approximate.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 | 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 |