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Bryan County, Oklahoma severe weather history spans 619 recorded events between 1951 and 2026. The dominant hazard is hail, accounting for 45.6% of all recorded events. It ranks #542 nationally and #50 in Oklahoma.
619
Recorded events
8
Direct deaths
30
Direct injuries
$9.7M
Property damage
The record
What the Bryan County, Oklahoma severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Bryan County, Oklahoma severe weather history averages 8.3 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 1990s, with 203 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 114 events fall before 1990 and 505 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Bryan County, Oklahoma record is tornado, responsible for 6 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $8.0M in reported property damage. In total, 8 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Bryan County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 282 | 0 | $6K | 4.5 | 1962–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 255 | 1 | $1.4M | 83 | 1959–2026 |
| Tornado | 40 | 6 | $8.0M | F4 | 1951–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 32 | 0 | $221K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Lightning | 6 | 1 | $60K | 0 | 1996–2008 |
| Heavy Rain | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2003–2015 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2006–2006 |
| Flood | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2007–2007 |
Decade by decade
Bryan County, Oklahoma severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
41 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 39 touched down inside it and 2 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-04-02 | EF4 | 3 | 3 | 7.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 2019-04-30 | EF3 | 2 | 16 | 27.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 2015-05-25 | EF3 | 1 | 1 | 18.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 2016-05-09 | EF3 | 0 | 2 | 13.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 1982-04-02 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1981-05-23 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 1971-03-12 | EF3 | 0 | 4 | 41.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 1964-04-03 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 16.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 1992-05-11 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1991-03-21 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Bryan County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1957 | Tornado | 3 | 3 | $250K | |
| May 1, 2019 | Tornado | BLUE | 2 | 11 | $300K |
| May 25, 2015 | Tornado | BLUE | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 20, 2003 | Lightning | CALERA | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| May 29, 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Northern Woodville | 1 | 0 | $50K |
| Aug 13, 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | CALERA | 0 | 5 | $45K |
| Mar 12, 1971 | Tornado | 0 | 3 | $250K | |
| Oct 4, 1959 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $25K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A tornado developed about 2 miles south-southeast of Blue, and quickly became a large and strong tornado. Before crossing SH-70 east of Blue, the tornado widened to 1400 yards and damaged or destroyed a number of mobile homes. One mobile home was blown about 50-75 yards east-northeast into a grove of trees. A woman in this mobile home suffered significant injuries and died in a hospital on May 2. The tornado crossed US-70 producing significant tree damage. Just north of US-70, another mobile home was destroyed and blown away with another fatality. The tornado moved northeast into a less densely populate area, although at least one other home was unroofed northeast of Blue.||About two miles south of the Atoka County line, the tornado hit an anchored mobile home that was destroyed with the debris scattered hundreds of yards to the east and southeast. The tornado continued to produce tree damage in northern Bryan County and moved into Atoka County near just west of Matoy Road.
A strong tornado developed in Bryan County near the intersection of Old US Highway 70 and Pirtle Road, 2.5 miles west-southwest of Blue. The tornado moved northeast and destroyed a mobile home north of Blue where a 48-year old woman was killed. This was one of a few mobile homes that were destroyed as the tornado moved through Bryan County (DI 3, DOD 8-9). Other homes also suffered roof damage or other damage from falling trees. From north of Blue, the tornado turned to the north and moved into Atoka County.
Severe thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph caused major damage in and around Durant. At least 4 businesses in downtown sustained damage. A building was unroofed on Main Street and a nearby clinic was partially unroofed. The roof of a feed store was blown off and then tossed onto a car. The Walmart greenhouse was also blown away. Buildings in an industrial park suffered damage to overhead doors and one building had a corner blown out. Choctaw Bingo reported damage to awnings and the roof. Outbuildings at approximately 6 residences just north of the airport were damaged or destroyed. 1000-gallon tanks were blown over at 21st and Evergreen. Several trees up to 1-foot in diameter were uprooted and numerous fences were blown down. One downed tree landed on the roof of a fire station, causing $2500 in damage.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
48,253
Population (ACS)
$175K
Median home value
25
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS | DR |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING | DR |
| Dec 29, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING | DR |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Bryan County, Oklahoma?
619 events are on record between 1951 and 2026, causing 8 direct deaths and $9.7M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Bryan County?
Hail, with 282 recorded events — 45.6% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Bryan County?
41 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 39 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Bryan County?
25 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Bryan County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Bryan County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bryan County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 75 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Bryan County, Oklahoma severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Blaine County 560
- Caddo County 1,302
- Beckham County 801
- Canadian County 1,260
- Beaver County 1,025
- Carter County 897
Cite this page
“Bryan County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/bryan-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.