Hughes County, Oklahoma
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
41
Tornado reports
221
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
640
All events
9
Deaths
$23.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hughes County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 40 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.
The Spaulding-Holdenville Tornado developed along County Road N369 in the south side of the town of Spaulding and moved north through Spaulding causing roof damage to a few homes and damaging some outbuildings, metal buildings and trees. The damage in and near Spaulding was prima…
Tornado began south of Spaulding, moving to the north into Spaulding and then northeast. EF1 damage was found in Spaulding at a manufactured home which suffered major damage along E138 Road where one man was killed and a woman injured. Several homes had at least minor damage, wit…
A wildfire in Hughes county burned approximately 10,000 acres resulting in the damage of 8 homes, 14 barns, and 20 small outbuildings. An elderly man was also killed by this fire when he tried to assist family members whose homes were in the path of the fire. The man suffered smo…
A quarter to a half of an inch accumulated on most elevated surfaces, resulting in widespread tree and power pole/line damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Wetumka tornado began at 310 AM CDT just south of SH 9 to the west of Wetumka. The tornado then produced damage to trees and power lines near the intersection of SH 9 and SH 27, before moving eastward. The most intense damage was consistent with EF1 damage, with trees and pow…
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
The Powerline Fire burned 477 acres across far northeastern Hughes County, just west of Dustin. The fire continued to burn into April 2026.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Three Day Fire burned 405 acres across northern Hughes County, east of Wetumka. The fire continued to burn into April 2026.
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Wildfire Wildfire
The Monarch Fire burned 513 acres across central Hughes County, northeast of Calvin. The fire was reported out on 8 March 2026.
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Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of snow and sleet during this event, producing 2 to 7 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (7 inches) was reported near Holdenville. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
The Turkey Fire burned 411 acres across northeastern Hughes County, east of the community of Lamar.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A relayed image shows a tree blown down at Holdenville Lake. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was blown down. The event time is estimated from radar observations and a wind gust at the nearby Stuart Mesonet site.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed in Hughes County to the southeast of Allen and moved generally northeast. Tree damage was observed along the path with significant tree damage along County Roads 1480 and 3725. At least one home and one barn had roof damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado affected areas northeast of Allen and southwest of Atwood. Scattered tree damage was observed along the path.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down in the community of Atwood. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Relayed images show light roof damage to a house and large tree branches blown down. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small tree limbs were blown down. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Holdenville (HOLD) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Relayed images showing light roof damage to a home, trees blown down and a metal barn destroyed. Event time is estimated from radar observations and a severe wind gust from the nearby Holdenville Mesonet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Relayed images showing multiple large tree limbs blown down, including at least one that landed on a parked vehicle. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
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Wildfire Wildfire
The Squirrel Fire burned 512 acres in northern Hughes County. The fire was reported controlled at 1100 LST on 1 April 2025.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed northeast of Horntown and moved east-northeast for about three miles damaging at least two buildings.
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Estimated from nearby Mesonet observations due to icing conditions.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snowfall accumulation ranged from 8 to 12 inches in the county, with the highest total of 12 inches measured in the Lamar community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Holdenville (HOLD) Mesonet observation.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 29 | 4 |
| 2024 | 39 | 1 |
| 2023 | 49 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 3 |
| 1997 | 17 | 1 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 1 |
| 1994 | 9 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 21 | 1 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 11 | 2 |
| 1983 | 13 | 2 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 3 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 4 | 4 |
| 1956 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
| 1950 | 2 | 2 |
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