KinwarnWoodward County, OK tornado warnings
Woodward County had 30 tornado warnings, 517 severe thunderstorm warnings and 20 flash flood warnings from 2016 to 2025, about 3, 52 and 2 a year. The most recent tornado warning for the county was on May 26, 2025.
In the 12 months to October 19, 2026: 0 tornado warnings, 75 severe thunderstorm warnings, 0 flash flood warnings. 53rd of 77 Oklahoma counties for tornado warnings, 2016 to 2025.
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How many tornado warnings does Woodward County get?
From 2016 to 2025, the National Weather Service included Woodward County in 30 tornado warnings, about 3 a year. Severe thunderstorm warnings were more common: 517 severe thunderstorm warnings, about 52 a year. Since the Weather Service started the tag in 2021, 14 severe thunderstorm warnings that included Woodward County were tagged destructive (winds of 80 mph or more, or hail 2.75 inches or larger) for at least part of the warned area.
The table runs from 2008, the first full year the National Weather Service drew an outline around every warning.
| Year | Tornado | Severe thunderstorm | Flash flood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Oct 19 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 71 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 71 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 74 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 42 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 53 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 51 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 30 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 36 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 32 | 2 |
Flash flood warnings in Woodward County
The National Weather Service included Woodward County in 20 flash flood warnings from 2016 to 2025, about 2 a year. The most recent flash flood warning for the county was on July 24, 2025. The most in one year was 6, in 2016. In the 12 months to October 19, 2026: 0 flash flood warnings.
The NOAA Storm Events Database lists 7 flash floods in Woodward County since 1996; the most recent report was on September 1, 2022 near Quinlan, OK.
A flash flood warning means a flash flood is happening or about to happen. If you are in an area that floods, move to high ground now, and do not drive or walk into floodwater.
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Tornado history of Woodward County
65 tornadoes have been recorded in Woodward County since 1950: 41 rated 0, 16 rated 1, 3 rated 2, 4 rated 3, 1 unrated on the F or EF scale. Along their full paths in Oklahoma, these tornadoes killed 6 people and injured 32. The most came in April (31) and May (18).
Strongest: EF3 on April 14, 2012, 34 miles long in Oklahoma, 6 deaths; F3 on October 31, 1984, 20 miles long in Oklahoma.
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | unrated | 0.3 mi | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF1 | 2.6 mi | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | EF1 | 0.5 mi | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2017 | EF0 | 8.6 mi | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2016 | EF0 | 2.7 mi | 0 | 0 |
Other storms in Woodward County
Storm reports in Woodward County in the NOAA Storm Events Database through Jun 30, 2026. The largest hail reported in the county was 5 inches across.
Recent hail, wind and flash floods
- Jun 21, 2026 · Hail, 1.75 in · Tangier, OK
- Jun 21, 2026 · Thunderstorm wind, 89 mph · Mooreland Airport, OK
- Jun 1, 2026 · Thunderstorm wind, 59 mph · Mooreland Airport, OK
- Sep 22, 2025 · Thunderstorm wind, 62 mph · Mooreland Airport, OK
- May 18, 2025 · Hail, 3.25 in · Tangier, OK
- Apr 24, 2025 · Hail, 1 in · Mooreland, OK
| Type | Reports | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Tornadoes | 65 | 1950 |
| Hail 1 inch or larger | 307 | 1955 |
| Damaging thunderstorm wind | 372 | 1955 |
| Flash floods | 7 | 1996 |
| River and areal floods | 3 | 1996 |
| Winter storms, ice storms, blizzards, heavy snow | 58 | 1996 |
| Extreme cold | 3 | 1996 |
| Heat | 5 | 1996 |
| Coastal and lakeshore floods | 0 | 1996 |
| Hurricanes, tropical storms, storm surge | 0 | 1996 |
Cities in Woodward County and nearby counties
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20 tornado warnings, 2016 to 2025
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18 tornado warnings, 2016 to 2025
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About these numbers
Counts are National Weather Service warnings that listed Woodward County, through October 19, 2026. How Kinwarn counts · Oklahoma data (CSV)
Cite: Kinwarn. “Woodward County, OK tornado warnings.” kinwarn.com/oklahoma/woodward-county. National Weather Service data through October 19, 2026.
Sources: IEM warning archive · NWS 2007 outlines · SPC tornado database · NOAA Storm Events · NWS tornado alerts · NWS destructive tag · NWS flood alerts · NWS flash flood tags