Murray storm history
Storm events recorded in Murray, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
692
Total events
45
Tornadoes
217
Hail
56
Floods
4
Deaths
$21.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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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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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.
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An image was shared.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
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The report was relayed through mPING.
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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.
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Sulphur (SULP) Mesonet observation.
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Sulphur (SULP) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media image showing a travel trailer overturned. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Multiple reports and images of extensive thunderstorm wind damage in areas along U.S. Highway 177, approximately seven miles north of Sulphur. This included a mobile home that was blown off its blocks and destroyed, outbuildings significantly damaged, a travel trailer rolled, and…
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Estimated from nearby AWOS observations due to icing conditions.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snowfall accumulation ranged from 6 to over 9 inches in the county, with the highest total of 9.5 inches measured west of the Sulphur community.
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Tornado EF0 Tornado
An off-duty Storm Prediction Center employee observed a small tornado cross U.S. Highway 77 south of Wynnewood, or about 0.3 miles south of the Garvin-Murray County line. Some tree limb damage was observed.
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Hail Hail
Report relayed through Spotter Network. Time is radar estimated.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 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 |