National Weather ServiceOklahomaSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 71 severe thunderstorm watches for Oklahoma in 2025 and 61 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 58, in line with the average of 57 for those months in 2008-2025. Comanche was covered most often (258 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Oklahoma get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 58 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2009 | 89 |
| 2008 | 84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche | 258 | 57 | July 4, 2026 |
| Kingfisher | 257 | 66 | September 12, 2026 |
| Kiowa | 256 | 62 | July 4, 2026 |
| Caddo | 255 | 64 | July 11, 2026 |
| Logan | 252 | 64 | September 12, 2026 |
| Cotton | 249 | 54 | July 5, 2026 |
| Custer | 249 | 61 | September 12, 2026 |
| Garfield | 249 | 62 | September 12, 2026 |
| Tillman | 249 | 61 | July 5, 2026 |
| Canadian | 248 | 66 | September 12, 2026 |
| Blaine | 247 | 62 | September 12, 2026 |
| Washita | 247 | 57 | July 11, 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.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Oklahoma.