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1. Have there been any tornadoes in Ponca City?

Three tornadoes have been documented in Ponca City. On April 28, 1893 a tornado struck Ponca City leaving 5 dead. A tornado hit the Lake Ponca area on August 21, 1972. And there was the one below; an estimated F4 sometime in 1912. In addition, there have been a dozen more touch downs within just a few miles of Ponca.

2. What is the record high temperature and the record low temperature for Ponca City?

The record high is 116° on July 6, 1996.

The record low is  -24°on February 11, 2011, followed by -18° on February 16, 2021.

3. How many inches of snow equals one inch of rain?

On average, thirteen inches of snow equals one inch of rain.

4. How do I register my storm shelter?

You can register your shelter online at  https://copcshelter.com/shelter/index.php or call emergency management at 767-0380.

5. How many FEMA disaster declarations in Oklahoma have included Kay County?

Since 1960, Kay County has been included in 27 disaster declarations for severe weather:

Severe Winter Storms/Extreme Cold (DR-4587) February 8, 2021

Covid-19 (DR-4530); January 20, 2020

Ice Storm (DR-4575); October 26, 2020

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Winds & Flooding; (DR-4453) May 7, 2019.

Severe Winter Storms & Flooding (DR-4438); April 30, 2019.

Winter Storms (DR-4256); December 26, 2015

Severe Storms, Tornadoes (DR-4222); May 05, 2015

Winter Storm (DR-4109); February 24, 2013

Severe Storms, Tornadoes (DR-4064); April 28, 2012

Winter Storm (DR-1876); December 24, 2009

Severe Storms (DR-1803); September 12, 2008

Severe Storms (DR-1775); June 03, 2008

Winter Storms (EM-3280); December 08, 2007

Severe Storms (DR-1712); June 10, 2007

Severe Storms (DR-1707); May 04, 2007

Winter Storms (DR-1678); January 12, 2007

Severe Storms (DR-1465); May 08, 2003

Ice Storm (DR-1401); January 30, 2002

Winter Storm (DR-1355); December 25, 2000

Tornado, Flooding (DR-1066); July 21, 1995

Severe Storm (DR-991); May 08, 1993

SEVERE STORMS (DR-794); May 19, 1987

SEVERE STORMS (DR-778); September 26, 1986

Heavy Rains, Flooding (DR-419); March 22, 1974

SEVERE STORMS (DR-409); December 10, 1973

SEVERE STORMS (DR-404); October 13, 1973

Severe Storms (DR-104); July 15, 1960