Woodward 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.
65
Tornado reports
517
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
1,364
All events
10
Deaths
$9.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Woodward County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 64 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.
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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Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable wake low event.
High Wind High Wind
Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable wake low event.
High Wind High Wind
Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation. Wind gust associated with a probable wake low event.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from dime to half dollar during the event time. The report was relayed by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by a broadcast media storm chaser on Oklahoma Highway 34. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
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Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seiling (SEIL) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seiling (SEIL) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seiling (SEIL) Mesonet observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Observation from a broadcast media storm chaser's handheld anemometer. Local emergency management reported a 56-knot wind gust from a personal weather station around the same time. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several railroad cars were blown off the tracks near the crossing at County Road 207, just north of U.S. Highway 412. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An image showing a large tree blown down was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
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Heat Heat
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
The Hog Farm Fire burned 907 acres across southeastern Woodward County.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
The 41 Road Fire burned 341 acres across far western Woodward County, northeast of Quinlan. The fire also likely burned into portions of far northwestern Major County.
Wildfire Wildfire
The 43 Fire burned 2,159 acres across west-central Woodward County, including areas on the south and west sides of Woodward. The end time is estimated.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Woodward (WOOD) Mesonet observation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of mainly snow and some sleet during this event, producing 4 to 8 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (8 inches) was reported near Woodward. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Freedom (FREE) Mesonet observation.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 0 |
| 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 | 23 | 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 |
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