Payne 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.
59
Tornado reports
413
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
1,145
All events
6
Deaths
$27.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Payne County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 58 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 F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Light freezing rain/drizzle created hazardous travel throughout the county. A one-car accident early on the morning of the 2nd lead to the fatality of a motorist. This accident occurred on State Highway 33 about 4 miles east of Coyle, OK.
A woman drove around a high water sign and her car was subsequently swept off the road into about 10 feet of water. Weather was clear and rains had stopped at time of incident.
Tornado B20 (Payne County portion). On January 10,2001 tornadoes B20 and B21 were combined and will be identified as B20. Tornado B21 no longer exists. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports for more information.
Cushing Municipal Airport (KCUH) observation. Broadcast media and law enforcement reported a vehicle accident involving a prisoner bus along Oklahoma Highway 33 due to low visibility in dense fog.
This tornado was labeled B4 (Stillwater tornado). This tornado developed with mainly tree and power pole/line damage. The tree damage was significant, with several homes impacted as the tornado traveled northeast. Significant roof and siding damage occurred to the homes, with sev…
The Stillwater Fire burned 21,000 acres in western and central Payne County, including western portions of the city of Stillwater. The included monetary loss/property damage figure is approximate; additional assessment is ongoing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Eight light aircraft were damaged, including at least one that was overturned, along with damage to the roof of an airport hangar at Stillwater Regional Airport. The event time is estimated based on radar observations and wind gust observations from the collocated ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of an apartment building was significantly damaged by thunderstorm winds. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and power lines were blown down along with tree trunks snapped. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple streets were flooded in/around Stillwater, with many vehicles reported stalled in floodwaters. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Images showing significant roadway flooding near the intersection of Country Club Road and Richmond Road were shared on social media. The event time is approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple images showing large sections of 19th Avenue, between Underwood Road and Greenwood Road, eroded or collapsed due to flooding were shared on social media. The event time is approximate.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station observation.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tractor-trailer was overturned along Interstate 35. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of mainly snow and some sleet during this event, producing 6 to 8 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (8 inches) was reported near Stillwater. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Husband Street, just north of Stillwater High School. The event location is approximate, and the time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a building on the campus of Oklahoma State University. The event location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Images from near the intersection of North Country Club Road and McMurtry Road were shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
An image from near the intersection of U.S. Highway 177 and Glencoe Road was shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Drought Drought
Heat Heat
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 52 | 0 |
| 2024 | 48 | 1 |
| 2023 | 81 | 0 |
| 2022 | 31 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 3 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 | 2 |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 4 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 39 | 1 |
| 2008 | 40 | 1 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 30 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 33 | 1 |
| 1998 | 18 | 2 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 43 | 2 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 23 | 1 |
| 1991 | 9 | 1 |
| 1990 | 19 | 1 |
| 1989 | 12 | 0 |
| 1988 | 16 | 2 |
| 1987 | 10 | 1 |
| 1986 | 10 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 1 |
| 1984 | 17 | 3 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 11 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 6 | 1 |
| 1973 | 7 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 2 |
| 1969 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 4 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 5 | 2 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 10 | 4 |
| 1960 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 5 | 3 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 5 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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