Murray 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.
46
Tornado reports
225
Hail reports
59
Floods since 1996
713
All events
4
Deaths
$21.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Murray County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 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.
Tornado F4 Tornado
The Sulphur tornado initially developed in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area to the southwest of Sulphur and produced tree damage as well as damage to one building in the northeast section of the park as the tornado approached Sulphur. The tornado moved into the southern par…
After the Katie tornado dissipated, the storm produced another tornado that developed just west of US-77 between Wynnewood and Davis. Some tree damage was noted between the Washita River and US-77. The tornado moved about three miles through open land before damaging or destroyin…
A light coating of ice caused a one vehicle accident near mile marker 47 on Interstate 35. One injury was reported, as well as one fatality. Monetary damages were estimated.
Fourteen buildings sustained structural damage, and 2 cars were overturned. Two mobile homes were destroyed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple sources confirmed widespread roadway flooding occurred in and near the outlined event area. This included several high-water rescues, road closures and erosion/damage in at least one location. The event time is approximate.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser observed what was described as a brief, multiple-vortex tornado in an area east of Lake Of The Arbuckles and south of Sulphur. No damage was reported and the specific location of the tornado was estimated.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were blown down and fences were damaged. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree limbs were snapped along Goddard Youth Camp Road, on the south edge of Lake of the Arbuckles. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
Hailfall near the intersection of Oklahoma Highways 1 and 7.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
The Shepherd Fire burned 215 acres across central Murray County, south of Sulphur and east of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The end/control time is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Davis, with some blocking area roadways. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of sleet and some snow during this event, producing 2 to 6 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (2 inches) was reported southwest of Sulphur. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole and two large trees were blown down near Sulphur Hills Golf Course. The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
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Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple confirmations of thunderstorm wind damage in and around the community of Sulphur. This included at least one power pole broken and several large tree limbs blown down. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple confirmations of roadway flooding in and around the community of Sulphur. The event time and location are approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
An image was shared.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser on U.S. Highway 177 photographed a tornado to the west. This tornado occurred in inaccessible areas of the Arbuckle Mountains and is estimated to have been about 4 to 5 miles south-southeast of Dougherty.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sulphur (SULP) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sulphur (SULP) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media image showing a travel trailer overturned. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 34 | 1 |
| 2024 | 44 | 4 |
| 2023 | 62 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 13 | 2 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 37 | 2 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 37 | 5 |
| 1995 | 20 | 4 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 5 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 3 | 3 |
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