Washita storm history
Storm events recorded in Washita, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
1,062
Total events
54
Tornadoes
437
Hail
16
Floods
8
Deaths
$104.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
C1. This tornado developed on the southwest side of Cordell, where a mobile home and metal warehouse were blown into a farmhouse. The tornado then moved through south, east and northeast portions of Cordell, including a business district and a large residential area. Most damage …
D2. Washita County portion. Extensive tree damage was observed from the Kiowa/Washita County border, northeastward to near State Highway 115, where the tornado leveled (rated F2) the Oakdale Schoolhouse, an old structure built in the 1920s. Across the street from the schoolhouse,…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Light freezing drizzle caused icy roadways, especially over bridges and overpasses. Several accidents occurred as a result of the ice, with one on Interstate 40 resulting in a fatality. At 1:37 PM, a roll-over automobile accident at mile marker 47 on I-40 killed a female driver M…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
Heat Heat
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Clinton-Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
Hail Hail
An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was destroyed, a roof was damaged and trees were blown down near the intersection of County Roads 2420 and 1110. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated wind gust from a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Clinton-Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated from radar observations and a nearby wind gust at Clinton-Sherman Airport.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is adjusted based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Clinton/Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
High Wind High Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
High Wind High Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
High Wind High Wind
Clinton/Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Clinton/Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Clinton/Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
High Wind High Wind
Clinton-Sherman Airport (KCSM) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bessie (BESS) Mesonet observation.
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Tornado EFU Tornado
A Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) was observed developing in northwestern Kiowa County before moving north into Washita County. The presence of the TDS indicates that at least tree damage likely occurred despite the lack of any specific damage reports. The path is estimated, but t…
Tornado EFU Tornado
A Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) was observed on KFDR radar east of Burns Flat. No damage locations were reported and the path is estimated.
Drought Drought
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Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 54 | 3 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 25 | 2 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 40 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 43 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 1 |
| 2006 | 37 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 | 37 | 6 |
| 2000 | 24 | 2 |
| 1999 | 27 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 25 | 0 |
| 1993 | 13 | 0 |
| 1992 | 14 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 18 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 9 | 0 |
| 1986 | 38 | 3 |
| 1985 | 11 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 8 | 4 |
| 1980 | 7 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977 | 7 | 3 |
| 1975 | 6 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 5 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 9 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 5 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 5 | 1 |
| 1962 | 11 | 4 |
| 1961 | 4 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 7 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 1 |
| 1955 | 3 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |