Summary of winter weather events for December 25-27 2000.A slow moving winter storm moved across the State Christmas day bringing heavy freezing rain and dangerous ice accumulations. While all of Eastern Oklahoma received significant ice accumulations, East Central and Southeast Oklahoma were hardest hit.  One to two inches of ice accumulation were common in these areas with locally higher amounts.  Over 500 power poles were downed during the event and over 200,000 Oklahomans were without power. The heavy ice accumulations also left thousands without telephone and water service. Some locations in Southeast Oklahoma were without utility services for more than a week. Numerous shelters and feeding sites were established across Southeast Oklahoma to provide water, food and a warm place to sleep. Thousands of trees were damaged across Southeast Oklahoma including 7 State parks where damage was estimated at over 1 million dollars. Numerous reports of trees downed on vehicles and homes were reported across Southeast Oklahoma. Some of the areas that experienced the most damage were in Pittsburg, Latimer and LeFlore counties. While damage estimates were not finalized as of late February,   a preliminary total for the state was $168.9 million.

Ice Storm in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in OKFUSKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in MCINTOSH, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in CREEK, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in LATIMER, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in HASKELL, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in MAYES, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in WAGONER, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in PITTSBURG, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in PAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ice Storm in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-DEC-00 07:00:00 to 27-DEC-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT