Garvin 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.
69
Tornado reports
401
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
1,024
All events
11
Deaths
$39.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Garvin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 69 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
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.
A tornado developed 1.25 miles south of the community of Katie, OK, or about 3.4 miles north of Hennepin. The tornado was observed to be very dynamic as it moved east-northeast and east. Initially damage was confined to trees until the tornado crossed county road 1690 where a hom…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Five to eight inches of snow accumulated across the county, including six inches near Pauls Valley and Hennepin, and eight inches in Lindsay. Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 60+ mph created considerable blowing and drifting snow, and greatly reduced visibilities. Approximately 1200-…
A light coating of ice caused an accident near Wildhorse Creek Bridge. Three injuries were reported, as well as two fatalities. Monetary damages were estimated.
Severe thunderstorm winds caused major damage at Pauls Valley Airport and minor roof damage in town. At the airport a maintenance shop, 14 hangars, and 8 to 10 planes were completely destroyed. Damage at the airport was estimated at $1,500,00. An Oklahoma Natural Gas shop south o…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An image showing significant roadway flooding along U.S. Highway 77, near the Lee Street intersection, was shared. The event time is approximate.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A storm chaser posted a photo on X/Twitter of a brief tornado northeast of Wynnewood, or estimated to be about 5 miles east-southeast of Pauls Valley. No damage was reported.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser posted a photo on X/Twitter of a well-developed tornado estimated to be approximately 7 miles east of Pauls Valley. Despite the well-developed character of the tornado, no damage was reported. It is unknown how long this tornado lasted.
Tornado EFU Tornado
An off duty Storm Prediction Center employee observed a tornado north of Highway 29 east of Wynnewood. No damage was reported and the specific location of the tornado is estimated.
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
A social media report.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report of a 200 pound well lid blown off. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of sleet and snow during this event, producing 4 to 6 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (6 inches) was reported southwest of Elmore City. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Heat Heat
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
A relayed image shows floodwaters approaching a house on South Jarrett Avenue in the community of Wynnewood. The event time is approximate.
Flood Flood
A relayed image shows roadway flooding in and around the community of Pauls Valley. The location and event time are approximate.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 51 | 2 |
| 2024 | 53 | 3 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1 |
| 2022 | 23 | 2 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 29 | 1 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 1 |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 | 2 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 2 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 1 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 22 | 1 |
| 1991 | 17 | 1 |
| 1990 | 11 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 27 | 2 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 25 | 3 |
| 1983 | 8 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 12 | 6 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 2 |
| 1972 | 4 | 2 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 8 | 2 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 7 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 8 | 3 |
| 1960 | 6 | 3 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 5 | 3 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 3 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 4 | 4 |
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