Woodward storm history
Storm events recorded in Woodward, Oklahoma between 1950 and 2025.
1,315
Total events
65
Tornadoes
507
Hail
27
Floods
10
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado developed approximately just south of Arnett (Ellis County) at 11:42 pm CDT on April 14, 2012 and moved northeast. Only minor damage, downed trees and power poles/lines, was seen as the tornado moved over mainly rural portions of Woodward County, southwest of the city…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Icy road conditions, caused by freezing drizzle, were reported to have played a role in a fatal single vehicle accident along Oklahoma Highway 34 near Sharon.
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions impacted Woodward county throughout the day. The weight of up to 18 inches of snow was too much for some structures across the area. At least one home collapsed beneath the weight of the snow, resulting in the death of a 71 year old man in Wooda…
Reports of 0.6 inches of ice accumulation. Numerous trees were downed including one on a home. Electric cooperatives reported 3882 power outages, with $1,357K worth of damages. Emergency manager reported 2 injuries due to carbon monoxide and 6 injuries dues to falling debris.
Nine homes destroyed and over 200 cattle lost.
Snowfall accumulated 18 inches in Woodward and Alabaster Caverns and from 16 to 18 inches in Mooreland. The precipitation began as freezing rain and sleet. Up to a quarter inch of ice accumulated on elevated surfaces before switching to all snow. The weight of the snow caused num…
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
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Relayed images courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management show metal roof decking blown off of a mobile home. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
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A tree was blown down onto a nearby tent, injuring one individual inside. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Hail Hail
An image showing a digital caliper measurement was shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
An image was shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
An image showing a ruler measurement was shared. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
An image was shared. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Hailfall occurred near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 34C and County Road 3800. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
An image showing a ruler measurement from near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 51 and County Road 1930 was shared on social media. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Storm chasers for OKC television stations observed a tornado estimated to be about 6 miles west of Freedom, likely in the inaccessible salt flats of the Cimarron River. There was no damage reported to the NWS or emergency management.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Hail Hail
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Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
Drought Drought
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Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
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Seiling (SEIL) Mesonet observation.
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Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
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Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Drought Drought
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 1 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 38 | 0 |
| 2017 | 40 | 1 |
| 2016 | 38 | 1 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 31 | 0 |
| 2012 | 54 | 15 |
| 2011 | 34 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 2 |
| 2009 | 29 | 1 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 |
| 2007 | 43 | 1 |
| 2006 | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 41 | 1 |
| 2004 | 39 | 5 |
| 2003 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 44 | 1 |
| 2001 | 62 | 1 |
| 2000 | 32 | 1 |
| 1999 | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 28 | 1 |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 |
| 1993 | 31 | 6 |
| 1992 | 31 | 6 |
| 1991 | 28 | 3 |
| 1990 | 13 | 0 |
| 1989 | 12 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 48 | 0 |
| 1985 | 25 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 4 | 1 |
| 1958 | 4 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 2 | 2 |