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Cotton County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Cotton County, Oklahoma recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 28 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 74 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Cotton County, Oklahoma showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cotton County, Oklahoma. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

74
Events (12 mo)
28
Hail
46
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
71
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 10, 2026 wind event near 4 NW Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 10, 2026 wind event (71 mph) near 4 NW Walters. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Cotton County

Current NEXRAD radar over Cotton County, Oklahoma with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Cotton County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 2 storm days · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 613 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Byers, moving southwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Sugden, and Charlie.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of winds from dissipating showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from near Manitou to 5 miles north of Loveland to 3 miles south of Grandfield. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hastings, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Waurika, Hastings, and southeastern Waurika Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 136 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles southwest of Alex to 7 miles west of Duncan. Movement was southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 303 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of winds from strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Quanah to 4 miles east of Harrold to 6 miles west of Temple. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 355 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Petrolia to near Dickson. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 323 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles west of Tom Steed Reservoir to 3 miles west of Cache to 3 miles southwest of Geronimo. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 639 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles west of Foster to near Byers. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1110 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cookietown to 5 miles east of Randlett to 5 miles south of Temple. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Walters, Temple, Randlett, Cookietown, and Taylor.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 71 mph

Friday, June 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grandfield, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Grandfield, Chattanooga, Hollister, and Loveland.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms extending along a line extending from near Hollister to 4 miles northeast of Grandfield. Movement was north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 701 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Waurika, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Waurika, Temple, Byers, Hastings, Sugden, Waurika Lake, Corum, and Taylor.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ryan, moving northwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Waurika, Ryan, Petrolia, Byers, Terral, Hastings, Sugden, and southern Waurika Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 23, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 114 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Comanche to 5 miles east of Addington to 5 miles west of Oscar. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 1242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elgin to 10 miles west of Duncan to 6 miles southwest of Hastings. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 601 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles south of Alfalfa to near Apache to 10 miles south of Sterling to 5 miles south of Hastings. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 513 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds along a line extending from 3 miles north of Cloud Chief to 6 miles east of Geronimo to 5 miles east of Dean. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1236 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Velma to 9 miles northwest of Loco to 5 miles southwest of Duncan. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, May 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 9, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lindsay to 6 miles southeast of Sterling. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northeastern Lawton, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 26, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (OUN)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE Devol

Saturday, April 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Temple to 3 miles southeast of Iowa Park to near Mankins. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Friday, April 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Temple, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Walters, Comanche, Temple, Hastings, Corum, and Waurika Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 758 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Chattanooga, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Southwestern Lawton, Geronimo, Chattanooga, and Faxon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, April 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Wilson to 5 miles south of Megargel. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 1243 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles south of Sterling to 3 miles east of Sheppard AFB. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Friday, April 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 8 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 16, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 8 AM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Faxon, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Lawton, Geronimo, Faxon, and southeastern Fort Sill.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lawton to 6 miles south of Temple to near Wichita Falls. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Friday, March 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 55 to 65 degrees. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“The National Weather Service in Norman has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 88. WINDS Thursday... South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. A wind shift to northerly is expected this evening and overnight. RELATIVE HUMIDITY Thursday... as low as 10 to 15 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northwest, southern, and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest, western, and southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest, western, and southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for very strong winds, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. TEMPERATURES...from the lower 50s to near 70 with falling afternoon temperatures. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 33 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...24th-49TH percentile...2 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...3 (out of 10).”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“WINDS...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 69. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Cotton County, Oklahoma
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (OUN)”

SPC verified report · Walters

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 111 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Macomb to near Waurika. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Friday, January 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Thursday, January 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Thursday, January 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 523 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles north of Fargo to 4 miles south of Oklaunion to 4 miles east of Seymour. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

“At 631 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Duncan to 3 miles west of Byers to 5 miles southeast of Windthorst. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Sunday, November 23, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 442 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southeast of Wichita Falls, moving northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wichita Falls, Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Randlett, Jolly, Sheppard AFB, Lakeside City, Taylor, Charlie, and Cashion.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 611 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Waurika Lake, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Duncan, Comanche, Temple, Corum, Waurika Lake, and Empire City.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 915 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong cold front along a line extending from near Meridian to 3 miles northwest of Agawam to 4 miles southwest of Grandfield. Winds speeds of 40 to 50 mph are possible immediately behind the front and could last for about an hour. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cotton County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Cotton County, OK?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 74 severe weather events in Cotton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Cotton County recently?

Yes — 28 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.

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