National Weather ServiceOklahomaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 1,621 severe thunderstorm warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 1,074 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 1,315, 32% above the average of 998 for those months in 2008-2025. Osage was covered most often (1,177 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,315 |
| 2025 | 1,621 |
| 2024 | 1,405 |
| 2023 | 1,286 |
| 2022 | 922 |
| 2021 | 761 |
| 2020 | 1,093 |
| 2019 | 1,309 |
| 2018 | 932 |
| 2017 | 1,328 |
| 2016 | 1,117 |
| 2015 | 912 |
| 2014 | 593 |
| 2013 | 950 |
| 2012 | 776 |
| 2011 | 1,142 |
| 2010 | 607 |
| 2009 | 1,247 |
| 2008 | 1,325 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage | 1,177 | 314 | July 5, 2026 |
| Grady | 1,106 | 307 | August 16, 2026 |
| Caddo | 1,043 | 267 | September 27, 2026 |
| Comanche | 999 | 294 | September 27, 2026 |
| Tillman | 991 | 287 | July 31, 2026 |
| Kiowa | 960 | 240 | August 26, 2026 |
| Jackson | 940 | 258 | September 20, 2026 |
| Canadian | 927 | 261 | September 12, 2026 |
| Garfield | 922 | 287 | September 27, 2026 |
| McClain | 916 | 265 | August 22, 2026 |
| Woods | 906 | 244 | September 24, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | 894 | 249 | September 12, 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 severe thunderstorm warnings for Oklahoma in AreaZine's record
NWS ShreveportWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Little River and McCurtain, AR and OK
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bryan, OK
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Carter, Johnston, Love and 1 more, OK
Expired 4:30 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Woodward, OK
Expired 11:00 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Ellis, OK
Expired 10:15 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Beckham, Greer, Harmon and 1 more, OK
Expired 9:15 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Beckham, Greer and Harmon, OK
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS NormanWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Alfalfa, Grant and Woods, OK
Expired 6:15 p.m. CDT, September 19, 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 severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. 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.