831
Recorded events
1
Direct deaths
28
Direct injuries
$65.6M
Property damage
Thunderstorm Wind in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: 831 recorded events between 1955 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 100. That places the county #16 nationally and #2 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Thunderstorm Wind in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for thunderstorm wind in Oklahoma County is the 2010s, when 204 of the county's 831 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 Oklahoma County archive, thunderstorm wind makes up 33.2% of all recorded severe weather across 9 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #16 for this hazard and #2 within Oklahoma, putting it in the 99.5 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jun is the peak month for thunderstorm wind in Oklahoma County with 174 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.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 1998 | JONES | 0 | 1 | 10 | $2.0M |
| Sep 20, 1987 | 53 | 0 | 9 | $0 | |
| Jul 24, 1995 | Moore and Oklahoma Ci | 0 | 0 | 2 | $50.0M |
| May 10, 1992 | 0 | 0 | 2 | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2011 | (PWA)WILEY POST APT | 61 | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jul 10, 2006 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 56 | 0 | 1 | $20K |
| Jul 21, 1997 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 0 | 0 | 1 | $750 |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 54 | 0 | 1 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | MIDWEST CITY | 61 | $0 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | MOORE | 70 | $0 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | (OKC)WILL ROGERS APT | 55 | $0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | DEL CITY | 52 | $0 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | EDMOND | 61 | $15K |
| Sep 19, 2025 | (PWA)WILEY POST APT | 56 | $0 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | NICHOLS HILLS | 56 | $0 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | WARR ACRES | 61 | $0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | (TIK)TINKER AFB | 53 | $0 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | (PWA)WILEY POST APT | 54 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Oklahoma County
- Hail 1,262
- Flash Flood 183
- Tornado 139
- Lightning 50
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Widespread damage to trees and the network for electrical power was observed across Oklahoma City. The primary provider of electricity, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, estimated that 60,000 customers lost power, which when combined with power outages from the previous night, totaled nearly 110,000 customers over a 2-day period. The power company also estimated it would cost 3 million dollars to clean up fallen debris and restore electrical service.
Widespread damage was reported between Council Road and MacArthur Avenue, and between NW 150th and Hefner Road. Thousands of tree limbs were blown down. A roof at a nursing home was partially removed. A large portion of the roof at James L. Dennis Elementary school was also removed. Dozens of fences were blown down. At least five large power poles were snapped, with several other smaller poles/lines downed. A couple of highway signs were also blown over along the Kilpatrick Turnpike. The peak wind gust was estimated at 75 mph, with several other gusts over 60 mph. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
Approximately 50 windows were either cracked or blown out at Integris Baptist Hospital, and numerous doors were blown off their hinges. Numerous large plate glass windows were also blown out at Landmark Towers near Northwest 58th and Portland, and also in other buildings nearby. The northeast corner of Evan's Furniture on South Portland Ave. was severely damaged by wind allowing rain to fall onto and ruin approximately 1700 pieces of furniture. Numerous walls and a portion of the carpet were also damaged. The roof was also peeled back at Henry Hudson's Pub on Northwest 58th, while at Citizens For Caring on Northeast 50th, the roof was peeled back, allowing rain to damage or destroy most of the interior. Also, numerous power poles were downed on Wilshire Blvd. just east of County Line Road. Overall, the most concentrated area of significant structural damage occurred between Council Road and Sooner Road, extending northward toward Edmond, which is in north Oklahoma County.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many thunderstorm wind events are on record in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?
831 thunderstorm wind events are recorded in Oklahoma County between 1955 and 2026, causing 1 direct deaths.
What is the strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Oklahoma County?
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record in Oklahoma County measured 100.
Where does the thunderstorm wind data for Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/oklahoma-county/thunderstorm-wind/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.