248
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$4.0M
Property damage
Thunderstorm Wind in Garvin County, Oklahoma: 248 recorded events between 1955 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 87. That places the county #703 nationally and #40 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Thunderstorm Wind in Garvin County, Oklahoma: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for thunderstorm wind in Garvin County is the 2000s, when 53 of the county's 248 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Garvin County archive, thunderstorm wind makes up 32.3% of all recorded severe weather across 7 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #703 for this hazard and #40 within Oklahoma, putting it in the 77.8 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jun is the peak month for thunderstorm wind in Garvin County with 53 recorded events, while Jan is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | MAYSVILLE | 52 | $5K |
| Jun 5, 2025 | PAOLI | 61 | $0 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | LINDSAY | 56 | $15K |
| Jun 3, 2025 | PAULS VALLEY | 65 | $100K |
| May 24, 2025 | STRATFORD | 61 | $0 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | STRATFORD | 53 | $0 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | STRATFORD | 61 | $50K |
| Apr 5, 2025 | STRATFORD | 61 | $50K |
| Apr 5, 2025 | STRATFORD | 56 | $10K |
| Apr 5, 2025 | WYNNEWOOD | 61 | $25K |
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From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Severe thunderstorm winds caused major damage at Pauls Valley Airport and minor roof damage in town. At the airport a maintenance shop, 14 hangars, and 8 to 10 planes were completely destroyed. Damage at the airport was estimated at $1,500,00. An Oklahoma Natural Gas shop south of Pauls Valley sustained $150,000 in damage to the roof, walls, and garage doors. The Pauls Valley armory lost most of its new roof and air conditioner in the severe storm. Outbuildings, signs, and trees were destroyed throughout town. An historic barn was also destroyed. Total damage in the area was estimated at 2 to 3 million dollars.
After the tornado dissipated west of Pauls Valley, the thunderstorm continued to produce widespread winds with areas of 60-100 mph winds near and east of the community of White Bead and west and north of Pauls Valley. Around a dozen houses had some damage, at least two outbuildings were destroyed, and tree and powerline damage occurred at various locations within the area of wind.
Tree and powerline damage occurred in and around the community of Pauls Valley, including a few trees/tree limbs that were blown onto houses, vehicles and at least one large business sign. A relayed image shows a large metal carport vaulted onto the roof of the Pauls Valley Police Department Building. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm wind events are on record in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
248 thunderstorm wind events are recorded in Garvin County between 1955 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Garvin County?
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record in Garvin County measured 87.
Where does the thunderstorm wind data for Garvin County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Thunderstorm Wind in Garvin County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/garvin-county/thunderstorm-wind/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.