National Weather ServiceOklahomaHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 13 high wind warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 31% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Texas was covered most often (81 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 13 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oklahoma get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 81 | 19 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cimarron | 78 | 19 | March 15, 2026 |
| Beaver | 62 | 13 | June 10, 2026 |
| Ellis | 44 | 9 | March 15, 2026 |
| Woods | 42 | 9 | March 15, 2026 |
| Woodward | 42 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Harper | 41 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Roger Mills | 41 | 10 | March 15, 2026 |
| Custer | 38 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dewey | 38 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Washita | 35 | 7 | March 15, 2026 |
| Beckham | 32 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest high wind warnings for Oklahoma in AreaZine's record
NWS AmarilloWarningJune 10, 2026
High Wind Warning: Beaver, OK
Expired 3:00 a.m. CDT, June 10, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Oklahoma.