Kiowa County, Oklahoma severe weather history spans 1,071 recorded events between 1950 and 2026. The dominant hazard is hail, accounting for 57.9% of all recorded events. It ranks #118 nationally and #14 in Oklahoma.
1,071
Recorded events
2
Direct deaths
6
Direct injuries
$3.5M
Property damage
The record
What the Kiowa County, Oklahoma severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Kiowa County, Oklahoma severe weather history averages 14.1 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 302 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 228 events fall before 1990 and 843 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Kiowa County, Oklahoma record is tornado, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $2.2M 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 Kiowa County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 620 | 0 | $72K | 6 | 1957–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 309 | 0 | $798K | 84 | 1956–2026 |
| Tornado | 95 | 2 | $2.2M | F3 | 1950–2024 |
| Flash Flood | 37 | 0 | $460K | 0 | 1997–2019 |
| Flood | 5 | 0 | $10K | 0 | 2007–2019 |
| Heavy Rain | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2007–2007 |
| Lightning | 1 | 0 | $1K | 0 | 1998–1998 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1997–1997 |
Decade by decade
Kiowa County, Oklahoma severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
96 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 86 touched down inside it and 10 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-05-01 | EF4 | 0 | 2 | 68.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 1950-04-28 | EF3 | 1 | 1 | 20.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 2015-05-16 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 40.4 mi | Crossed in |
| 2001-10-09 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1982-05-11 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1977-05-20 | EF3 | 0 | 3 | 10.4 mi | Crossed in |
| 1975-02-22 | EF2 | 1 | 2 | 4.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 2019-05-07 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 1986-05-14 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1983-05-13 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Kiowa County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1975 | Tornado | 1 | 2 | $250K | |
| Apr 28, 1950 | Tornado | 1 | 1 | $250K | |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Flash Flood | MOUNTAIN VIEW | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jun 16, 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | LUGERT | 0 | 1 | $500 |
| Apr 20, 1990 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 1 | $0 |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Two swift-water rescues were initiated due to high water in Hobart. Two bridges were heavily damaged. Thirty homes and eight business reported some kind of flood damage. Four-hundred and fifty feet of railroad tracks along HWY 9 in Hobart were washed out. Monetary damages were estimated.
A large tornado was observed by spotters and chasers east of Lone Wolf, crossing State Highway 9 and moving northwest of Hobart. An NWS storm survey team found numerous trees and power poles damaged, and at least six barns or outbuildings damaged.
Widespread flooding was reported in the city of Hobart due to rapidly rising water. Several houses were evacuated due to the high water. 35-40 people in total were evacuated from their homes. Access to some of the houses could not be done without a boat. The intersection of HWY 9 and Eastern was closed with four feet of water flowing over it. Monetary damages were estimated.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
8,383
Population (ACS)
$96K
Median home value
36
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Fire | SUNNY FIRE | FM |
| 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
- Hobart 166
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?
1,071 events are on record between 1950 and 2026, causing 2 direct deaths and $3.5M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Kiowa County?
Hail, with 620 recorded events — 57.9% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Kiowa County?
96 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 86 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Kiowa County?
36 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Kiowa County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Kiowa County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kiowa County as very low risk, placing it in the 36 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Kiowa 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
- Kingfisher County 785
- Latimer County 440
- Kay County 1,268
- Le Flore County 1,253
- Johnston County 478
- Lincoln County 816
Cite this page
“Kiowa County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/kiowa-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.