Texoma Weather 

Two tornadoes touch down in North Texas
Two tornadoes touch down in North Texas

"I balled up and I started hitting everywhere like a ping-pong ball," said storm survivor Eric Huntley in Poolville, Texas.

Tornado damage in Poolville, Texas, on March 24, 2023.

One year since deadly March 21, 2022 tornadoes
One year since deadly March 21, 2022 tornadoes

A rain wrapped tornado could be seen in Buncombe Creek

NWS releases 2023 spring flood outlook

The 2023 US Spring Flood Outlook

NWS releases 2023 spring flood outlook

(KTEN) – The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas has released their 2023 Spring Flood Outlook for the region. The Spring Flood Outlook considers many factors, including recent rainfall, soil moisture, streamflows, water supply, and project

Severe storms rock Texoma with large hail

Quarter-size hail fell in Sulphur, Oklahoma, on March 16, 2023.

Severe storms rock Texoma with large hail

A cold front brought another round of severe weather to parts of Texoma on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Durant adopts county hazard mitigation plan

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Durant adopts county hazard mitigation plan

Hazard mitigation plans help identify natural disasters and severe weather events that could cause the most damage, injuries, and deaths in a region.

La Niña has ended, ENSO-neutral begins

ENSO neutral conditions bring a warmer and wetter pattern to Texoma

La Niña has ended, ENSO-neutral begins

Averaged over an area, sea surface temperatures below the surface have slowly crept to above average levels, leaving forecasters to believe El Niño could be on the way.

Multi-year drought ends across Texoma

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Multi-year drought ends across Texoma

For the first time in two-and-a-half years, no part of Texoma is considered to be in drought.

Durant weather radar poised to scan the skies

A weather radar dome was installed atop a Durant water tower on March 7, 2023.

Durant weather radar poised to scan the skies

First proposed in 2006, a strategic weather radar installation in Durant is about to make Texoma safer.

Assessing the damage after Thursday's storms

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Assessing the damage after Thursday's storms

Many locations across Texoma were pelted by strong wind and hail on Thursday night.

Severe weather impacts Texoma

A funnel cloud pictured about 4 miles east of Calera, Oklahoma, on March 2, 2023.

Severe weather impacts Texoma

Multiple tornado warnings were issued throughout Thursday, with a KTEN viewer sharing a photo of a possible tornado near Calera.

Updates: Severe weather in Texoma

A funnel cloud pictured about 4 miles east of Calera, Oklahoma, on March 2, 2023.

Updates: Severe weather in Texoma

The KTEN Weather team is updating the latest information as violent storms move across our region.

Work begins on new Durant weather radar

A new weather radar is being installed on top of this water tower in Durant.

Work begins on new Durant weather radar

The radar will be erected on top of the water tower adjacent to Cardinal Glass Manufacturing west of Durant on U.S. 70.

An icy and stormy February

February 28 tied a record daily high temperature

An icy and stormy February

After a crippling ice storm to start the month of February, Texoma thawed out and ended the month on a warm note.

Oklahoma emergency managers meet to plan for disaster

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Oklahoma emergency managers meet to plan for disaster

The Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference brought together about 500 emergency managers from all over the state.

Central Oklahoma tornado damage still being assessed

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Central Oklahoma tornado damage still being assessed

February set a new record for tornadoes in the Sooner State.

At least 9 tornadoes pummel central Oklahoma

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At least 9 tornadoes pummel central Oklahoma

Early Monday, flipped cars and downed trees littered neighborhoods where roofs had been torn from homes in Norman, Oklahoma.

Storms impact Texoma late Sunday night

Storm damage in Duncan, Oklahoma, on February 26, 2023.

Storms impact Texoma late Sunday night

There were reports of wind damage, hail, and at least 9 confirmed tornadoes in Oklahoma. 

Updates: Severe weather in Texoma

Updates: Severe weather in Texoma

Here are the latest weather alerts for Texoma from the KTEN Weather Center.

Cooler weather nationwide could be on the way

Below average temperatures appear possible in mid-March

Cooler weather nationwide could be on the way

(KTEN) – After some recent warm weather in Texoma, things look to change. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is forecasting the potential for below average temperatures nationwide from March 11 to March 24. Below average temperatures appear possibl

Recapping 2022’s severe weather

Tornado damage in Powderly, Texas on November 4, 2022

Recapping 2022’s severe weather

(KTEN) – Four confirmed tornadoes in Montague County, eight tornado warnings in Pushmataha County, and 37 severe thunderstorm warnings in Garvin County were some of the statistics that came out of 2022’s severe weather. Breaking down each stat

NOAA releases 2023 summer outlook

Above average temperatures are forecast this summer by the CPC

NOAA releases 2023 summer outlook

(KTEN) – With cold conditions prevailing across Texoma as we move through the month of February, many are focusing their attention to the upcoming summer season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2023 Summer Out

Early signs of spring showing up in Texoma

Wild plum blooms taken at Red Slough Wildlife Management Area

Early signs of spring showing up in Texoma

(KTEN) – As spring edges closer and closer, some signs of the new season are already appearing. Based on the Spring First Leaf Index, Texoma is running about 1.5 to 3 weeks ahead of schedule for leaf out. Oklahoma City is running about 11 days ahead

Idabel receives daily record rainfall

Idabel observed a daily record rainfall on February 8

Idabel receives daily record rainfall

A deluge of rain fell from February 7 to February 8 over Texoma as a slow-moving low pressure system tracked over the region.

Mount Washington observes lowest wind chill in nation’s history

Observations from the top of Mount Washington, NH

Mount Washington observes lowest wind chill in nation’s history

(KTEN) – The tallest point in the Northeast United States, New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, observed the lowest wind chill value in the nation’s history on February 3. Observations from the top of Mount Washington, NH Mount Washington O

Green comet could be visible across Texoma

A view of the green comet over Kryoneri, Greece on February 1

Green comet could be visible across Texoma

(KTEN) – Stargazers! Look to the skies! A green comet might be seen streaking across the northwestern sky February 4 and February 5. A green comet may appear in the night sky across Texoma on February 4 and 5 KTEN The green-hued comet is swinging pa

Texoma school closings: The list

Texoma school closings: The list

Here is the latest information we have about school closings and delays in the KTEN viewing area.

How to protect against frozen pipes

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How to protect against frozen pipes

After multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures, there's an increasing chance of plumbing problems.