Comanche County, Oklahoma
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
65
Tornado reports
786
Hail reports
101
Floods since 1996
1,742
All events
12
Deaths
$69.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Comanche County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 64 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Freezing rain and sleet led to slick and hazardous travel across the county during the morning of the 1st. A fatal auto accident occurred on Interstate 44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike around 0600 LST.
Numerous relayed images and videos showing extensive flash flooding in and around the community of Lawton. Multiple water rescues were performed, and multiple vehicles were stranded in floodwaters. A man drowned when his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters near the intersecti…
A firefighter died while responding to the fire after becoming separated from her vehicle.
A 94 year old man was on his way to church when his truck was swept off the road and into a flooding creek. His body was recovered, still in his truck, Monday afternoon. Several vehicles stranded in high water near Sheridan and B streets. Water was over one foot deep at the inter…
A man was swept away while attempting to take a vehicle across a low water crossing. The man's body was not found until several days later well downstream. The vehicle was swept into Medicine Creek at Fort Sill.
Numerous roads were closed due to high water. Several motorists had to be rescued after their automobiles stalled in the high water. One person drowned while trying to push his car out of the high water near NW Farris and 13th Street. No other serious injuries were reported.
Numerous trees and power lines downed, causing power outages in Fletcher. Icy roads also became a problem as the event unfolded. Although more significant icing did not occur until later in the day, one accident resulted in a fatality, with three additional injuries. The accident…
Wind damage to buildings, homes, trees, and infrastructure was reported city-wide. A telephone pole fell on and killed a passenger riding on a motorcycle.
Damage to buildings, homes, trees, and infrastructure was reported city-wide.
Isolated thunderstorms in southwest Oklahoma during the afternoon hours on the 23rd produced strong winds in Lawton. Winds measured at 75 mph flipped over a $1 million airplane and damaged hangar doors at Lawton Municipal Airport. Damage to the airplane was estimated at $500,000.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage occurred near Fort Sill. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at the KSWO-TV station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station observation, measured at 10 meters.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Relayed images show portions of a church's brick siding blown off. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several wooden power poles were blown down along Goodin Road between Southeast 45th Street and Southeast 60th Street. The event time is estimated based on radar and nearby wind gust observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least nine homes sustained varying degrees of thunderstorm wind damage near the intersection of Goodin Road and Trail Road. At least two lost significant portions of their roof decking. Additionally, several outbuildings and barns were severely damaged, experiencing roof and/o…
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
Phone call report from the Edgewater Park community. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A hay barn was significantly damaged by thunderstorm winds. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 65 and Townley Road. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Hailfall near the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and Kleeman Road.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from dime to baseball during the event time in/near Chattanooga. The location is approximate.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Multiple images were relayed, including one showing a ruler-measured hailstone.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 0 |
| 2025 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 74 | 2 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1 |
| 2022 | 34 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 | 2 |
| 2020 | 61 | 1 |
| 2019 | 37 | 1 |
| 2018 | 44 | 0 |
| 2017 | 43 | 1 |
| 2016 | 50 | 1 |
| 2015 | 54 | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 | 2 |
| 2013 | 90 | 1 |
| 2012 | 36 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 |
| 2007 | 28 | 1 |
| 2006 | 40 | 0 |
| 2005 | 40 | 2 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 | 26 | 1 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 40 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 70 | 2 |
| 1998 | 31 | 1 |
| 1997 | 32 | 1 |
| 1996 | 38 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 1 |
| 1994 | 62 | 0 |
| 1993 | 34 | 0 |
| 1992 | 27 | 1 |
| 1991 | 24 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 12 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 1 |
| 1986 | 26 | 0 |
| 1985 | 18 | 0 |
| 1984 | 10 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 3 |
| 1982 | 18 | 4 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 1 |
| 1979 | 9 | 4 |
| 1978 | 10 | 2 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 3 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 6 | 1 |
| 1963 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 19 | 2 |
| 1961 | 4 | 1 |
| 1960 | 7 | 2 |
| 1959 | 5 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 8 | 3 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 3 | 3 |
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