Tonkawa Emergency Management

07/04/2026

We understand it’s the 4th of July but when Thunder ROARS, head indoors. Dangerous winds, hail, and lighting are entering our area. Please seek shelter indoors. Please exit pools or outdoor areas for your safety. Please stay tuned your weather channels and notifications. We will continue to monitor this storm to our west and keep you advised.

06/22/2026

POWER OUTAGES REPORTED:
We are receiving reports of power outages in the southwest and northeast portions of town. Electric Department Crews are responding to what is believed to possibly be trees down. We will update with more information when possible.

If you are experiencing an outage, please contact the Tonkawa Police Department to report it. If you observe downed power lines, do not approach it. Safely leave the area and call the Tonkawa Police Department.

(580) 628-2516

06/22/2026

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Kay County in northern Oklahoma...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1229 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Braman, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Newkirk, Braman, Chilocco, and Peckham.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 229 and 236.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room or an interior
room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you
are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

06/22/2026

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Kay County in northern Oklahoma...
Northeastern Grant County in northern Oklahoma...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1219 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 5 miles east of Caldwell, moving southeast at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Braman and Blackwell Lake.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 229 and 232.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room or an interior
room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you
are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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LAT...LON 3690 9729 3689 9752 3700 9758 3700 9740
TIME...MOT...LOC 0519Z 333DEG 11KT 3701 9751

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

06/14/2026

CITY POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED.

Please contact the Tonkawa Police Department at (580) 628-2516 to report any problems with your service or if sparks are observed. Thank you for your patience.

06/14/2026