Caddo County, Oklahoma severe weather history spans 1,302 recorded events between 1951 and 2026. The dominant hazard is hail, accounting for 54.6% of all recorded events. It ranks #62 nationally and #6 in Oklahoma.
1,302
Recorded events
4
Direct deaths
36
Direct injuries
$73.4M
Property damage
The record
What the Caddo County, Oklahoma severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Caddo County, Oklahoma severe weather history averages 17.4 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 325 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 303 events fall before 1990 and 999 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Caddo County, Oklahoma record is flash flood, responsible for 4 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $64.4M in reported property damage. In total, 9 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Caddo County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 711 | 0 | $24K | 4.5 | 1956–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 400 | 0 | $1.5M | 87 | 1957–2025 |
| Tornado | 130 | 0 | $64.4M | F4 | 1951–2024 |
| Flash Flood | 46 | 4 | $6.5M | 0 | 1996–2022 |
| Flood | 6 | 0 | $320K | 0 | 2013–2022 |
| Lightning | 4 | 0 | $383K | 0 | 1998–2007 |
| Heavy Rain | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2007–2007 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2014–2014 |
| Wildfire | 1 | 0 | $200K | 0 | 2000–2000 |
Decade by decade
Caddo County, Oklahoma severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
132 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 123 touched down inside it and 9 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-05-22 | EF4 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 1976-04-17 | EF4 | 0 | 6 | 32.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 2011-05-24 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 8.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 1999-05-03 | EF3 | 0 | 4 | 9.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1999-05-03 | EF3 | 0 | 3 | 6.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1990-05-26 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1973-06-18 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 16.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 1967-04-20 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1960-04-28 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 1957-04-22 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Caddo County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2007 | Flash Flood | CARNEGIE | 3 | 0 | $10K |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Flash Flood | ANADARKO | 1 | 0 | $100K |
| May 28, 1982 | Tornado | 0 | 13 | $250K | |
| Apr 17, 1976 | Tornado | 0 | 6 | $2.5M | |
| Feb 20, 1951 | Tornado | 0 | 5 | $25K | |
| May 3, 1999 | Tornado | APACHE | 0 | 3 | $50K |
| Nov 10, 1998 | Lightning | GRACEMONT | 0 | 2 | $2K |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | EAKLY | 0 | 1 | $30K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A van carrying three women was washed off of HWY 58 south of Carnegie as torrential rain fell for several hours. Unfortunately, all three women perished as their vehicle was washed downstream. Another car was washed off the roadway six miles south of Carnegie. No injuries were reported with this accident. Monetary damages were estimated.
High winds and torrential rainfall pounded much of Caddo overnight, with widespread flash flooding reported. While seeking shelter from the severe weather, an elderly lady drowned while in her storm shelter. A car carrying a mother and her two children was swept off the roadway, but all three were rescued without injury. In Fort Cobb, a truck was swept off of HWY 146. The driver was able to escape without injury. One hundred homes sustained at least minor damage. Several of these sustained significant damage. In addition to the numerous streets that were closed in Caddo county, 150 bridges also had to be closed. Monetary damages were estimated.
The tornado developed southeast of Gracemont and moved south along and just east of Highway 8/281 toward the east side of Anadarko. Hundreds of trees, power lines/poles, and fences were destroyed along its path, with numerous homes, barns, and outbuildings receiving significant roof and siding damage. More significant damage occurred on the northeast and east sides of Anadarko, with homes sustaining major damage along Country Club Road. The tornadic winds also damaged the roof and walls of a strip mall. The tornado finally lifted 1.5 to 2 miles southeast of Anadarko. In all, monetary damages were estimated at $50 million, which covered both the tornado damage and damage associated with the rear flank downdraft.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
26,447
Population (ACS)
$116K
Median home value
44
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS | DR |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | DR |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Anadarko 142
- Carnegie 107
- Cyril 107
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Caddo County, Oklahoma?
1,302 events are on record between 1951 and 2026, causing 4 direct deaths and $73.4M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Caddo County?
Hail, with 711 recorded events — 54.6% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Caddo County?
132 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 123 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Caddo County?
44 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Caddo County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Caddo County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Caddo County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 63 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Caddo 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
- Bryan County 619
- Canadian County 1,260
- Blaine County 560
- Carter County 897
- Beckham County 801
- Cherokee County 755
Cite this page
“Caddo County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/caddo-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.