National Weather ServiceOklahomaRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 30 red flag warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 50 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 75, 76% above the average of 43 for those months in 2008-2025. Cimarron was covered most often (401 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 75 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2011 | 110 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2008 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 401 | 92 | May 18, 2026 |
| Texas | 336 | 84 | May 18, 2026 |
| Harmon | 300 | 50 | August 24, 2026 |
| Beckham | 298 | 58 | August 24, 2026 |
| Roger Mills | 297 | 61 | August 13, 2026 |
| Ellis | 291 | 65 | August 13, 2026 |
| Jackson | 283 | 46 | August 24, 2026 |
| Greer | 282 | 48 | August 24, 2026 |
| Harper | 282 | 65 | August 13, 2026 |
| Woodward | 276 | 60 | August 13, 2026 |
| Beaver | 241 | 67 | August 13, 2026 |
| Woods | 241 | 52 | August 13, 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 red flag warnings for Oklahoma in AreaZine's record
NWS NormanWarningAugust 24, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Beckham, Washita, Caddo and 28 more, OK and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 24, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningAugust 13, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Beaver, Ochiltree, Lipscomb and 7 more, OK and TX
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 13, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 13, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Harper, Woods, Ellis and 4 more, OK
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 13, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 9, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Harper, Woods, Alfalfa and 8 more, OK
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 9, 2026
NWS NormanWarningMay 18, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Harper, Ellis, Roger Mills and 5 more, OK and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 18, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningMay 17, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver and 21 more, OK and TX
Expired 12:00 a.m. CDT, May 19, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningMay 16, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver and 21 more, OK and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 17, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningMay 16, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver and 21 more, OK and TX
Expired 10:00 p.m. CDT, May 16, 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 red flag warning?
A red flag warning means critical fire weather is happening or about to happen: strong wind, very low humidity and dry fuels together, so a fire that starts can spread fast. Each office sets the criteria with its land-management partners. 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.