Kingfisher County, Oklahoma severe weather history spans 785 recorded events between 1950 and 2026. The dominant hazard is hail, accounting for 50.6% of all recorded events. It ranks #307 nationally and #34 in Oklahoma.
785
Recorded events
3
Direct deaths
79
Direct injuries
$10.3M
Property damage
The record
What the Kingfisher County, Oklahoma severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma severe weather history averages 10.3 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 1990s, with 210 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 188 events fall before 1990 and 597 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Kingfisher County, Oklahoma record is thunderstorm wind, responsible for 1 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $7.2M 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 Kingfisher County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 397 | 0 | $1.1M | 4.5 | 1955–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 268 | 1 | $1.3M | 82 | 1955–2025 |
| Tornado | 83 | 1 | $7.2M | F4 | 1950–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 26 | 1 | $635K | 0 | 1998–2024 |
| Lightning | 4 | 0 | $80K | 0 | 1997–2005 |
| Flood | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2007–2021 |
| Funnel Cloud | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2006–2024 |
| Heavy Rain | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2007–2011 |
Decade by decade
Kingfisher County, Oklahoma severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
83 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 70 touched down inside it and 13 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-24 | EF5 | 9 | 181 | 63.1 mi | Crossed in |
| 1999-05-03 | EF4 | 2 | 26 | 35.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1999-05-03 | EF4 | 1 | 11 | 15.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1999-05-03 | EF3 | 0 | 4 | 21.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1999-05-03 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1983-05-13 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 8.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 1967-06-10 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 16.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 2008-05-24 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2004-05-29 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 1999-05-03 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Kingfisher County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1999 | Tornado | DOVER | 1 | 11 | $2.5M |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Flash Flood | KINGFISHER | 1 | 0 | $500K |
| Jul 6, 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | KINGFISHER | 1 | 0 | $10K |
| May 24, 2011 | Tornado | CASHION | 0 | 46 | $0 |
| May 4, 1999 | Tornado | OMEGA | 0 | 4 | $300K |
| May 8, 1950 | Tornado | 0 | 3 | $25K | |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Flash Flood | KINGFISHER | 0 | 2 | $65K |
| May 28, 1982 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $250K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Historic flooding impacted the area in and around the city of Kingfisher. Four feet of water was flowing over HWY 33 in Kingfisher. Four to five feet of water was flowing over HWY 81 between Kingfisher and Dover. Several cars were stalled due to water over HWY 81 north of Okarche. An elderly couple had to be rescued by an OHP helicopter after their car was washed off US HWY 81. Both sustained minor injuries. A 52-year old man died as he tried to flee his vehicle after it had been washed off of HWY 33 14 miles west of Kingfisher. Several homes and businesses sustained major flood damage, with others faring slightly better. The First Baptist Church had 20,000 gallons of water in the basement, which included the kitchen. Most appliances sustained damage and most were a total loss. Monetary damages were estimated.
In Hennessey, a gas station awning was blown down onto the gas pumps. Two power poles were snapped. Several businesses had sign damage. Numerous tree limbs downed. A chain link fence was also downed. A store, just east of town on Highway 51, had major damage. The canopy and roof were blown off. A plate glass window was also broken. Further east of Hennessey to the Kingfisher-Logan county line, widespread tree damage and several barns sustained roof damage.
Significant thunderstorm wind damage occurred in the vicinity of Lake Elmer in Kingfisher County. A large outbuilding was destroyed, several homes received varying degrees of roof damage and an RV was rolled. Multiple sources confirmed this damage, with broadcast media relaying several images. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
15,430
Population (ACS)
$216K
Median home value
35
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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Kingfisher 205
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma?
785 events are on record between 1950 and 2026, causing 3 direct deaths and $10.3M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Kingfisher County?
Hail, with 397 recorded events — 50.6% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Kingfisher County?
83 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 70 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Kingfisher County?
35 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Kingfisher County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Kingfisher County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kingfisher County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 57 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Kingfisher 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
- Kay County 1,268
- Kiowa County 1,071
- Johnston County 478
- Latimer County 440
- Jefferson County 535
- Le Flore County 1,253
Cite this page
“Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/kingfisher-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.