A devastating ice storm affected a large swath of Oklahoma beginning on the 9th and continuing through the 11th over parts of the area. The storm left behind a trail of severe damage to trees and power lines, which in turn led to the worst power outage in Oklahoma history (in terms of the number of people impacted). This was because the worst of the ice storm affected the urban corridor from near Lawton, to Oklahoma City, to Tulsa, and northeast into Missouri. The storm began with a strong cold front that moved through the northern half of Oklahoma on the 8th, and then moved south through the rest of the state during the day on the 9th. South of the front, an almost tropical airmass was in place with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Showers and thunderstorms were ongoing over central and southwest Oklahoma early on the 9th, but were developing and moving above a layer of freezing air at the surface. However, as the cold front moved south, the cold air undercut the thunderstorms, which became the start of many waves of freezing showers and thunderstorms. The very moist airmass south of the front continued to move over top of the shallow cold airmass through 11th. This classic setup created one of the most costly ice storms in Oklahoma history. By the time the storm had ended, over one inch of ice had accumulated over a good portion of Oklahoma. The governor declared a State of Emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties. At least 27 deaths were reported statewide, mainly due to hundreds of automobile accidents, although some were due to prolonged cold air exposure or carbon monoxide poisoning. Most of the December 12th morning flights in and out of Will Rogers World Airport were canceled because of icy runways. Tree, power line and power pole damage was widespread statewide, which resulted in hundreds of thousands without power. Some of the trees that had to be cut back or cut down altogether were over 100 years old. At the peak of the event, more than 641,000 electric customers were without power (the actual number of people was likely much larger). Due to the magnitude of the outage, electrical crews from dozens of states worked 12-hour shifts daily to restore power. Even with this huge relief effort, more than 150,000 residents were still without power one week later. Even city water and sewage plants were without power, making them unable to pump water for a short time. Fallen power lines created another hazard as the broken lines sparked structure fires. Fire departments responded to over 100 structure fires in all. Other fires were caused by portable heating sources inside the home. Schools, churches, and local businesses had to close, some for several days due to the power outages. Christmas parades and area sporting events had to be rescheduled or canceled all together. Final exams at area colleges were also postponed. The local economy took a huge hit as the ice storm hit during a key weekend for holiday sales. The pecan crop loss alone was estimated at $25 million statewide. Shelters were opened across the state for people who did not have electricity, which many took advantage of. The storm cleanup was estimated to cost at least $200 million statewide. Cities were expected to remove over 750,000 cubic yards of debris.

Ice Storm in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread tree damage was reported across the county. Several utility poles caught fire due to the weight of the ice. One of half of the homes and business' were without power. Meeker, Tecumseh, and McCloud were also hit hard with power outages. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as a result of the ice accumulation, which occurred mainly on bridges and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread tree damage was reported across the county. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as a result of the ice accumulation, which occurred mainly on bridges and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree damage was reported county-wide. Power lines and power poles were downed due to the ice accumulation, with thousands of residences and business' without power. The icy roads caused several traffic accidents, the majority of slick spots were on bridges and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Traffic accidents occurred as a result of bridges and elevated surfaces icing up. No injuries were reported. The main affects of the ice storm occurred over the northern half of the county.

Ice Storm in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Greater than a half of an inch of ice was reported near Corn and Colony, creating intermittent power outages. Dozens of traffic accidents were reported near the Canute exit on I-40, resulting in the interstate being shut down for 3.5 hours on Sunday night. This included several semis overturning due to the ice accumulation.

Ice Storm in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

At least a quarter of an inch of ice accumulated in Walters.

Ice Storm in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread tree damage was reported in Velma.

Ice Storm in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One half inch of ice accumulated in Ada.

Ice Storm in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 05:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Icy roads contributed to numerous accidents in Thomas and along I-40 near Weatherford. The accidents in weatherford involved several semis. No injuries were reported.

Ice Storm in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 04:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Icy roads contributed to numerous accidents. No injuries were reported.

Ice Storm in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous power outages were reported due to the ice accumulation in the rural areas of the county.

Ice Storm in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Ice Storm in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Although the more significant ice accumulation occurred later on in the event, light icing at mid morning resulted in slick spots on area roadways. Several accidents resulted with several injuries. One accident also resulted in a fatality.

Ice Storm in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

In addition to tree and power line damage, icy roads created hazardous driving conditions.

Ice Storm in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread power outages occurred mainly on the south side of Altus.

Ice Storm in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 08:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread tree, power line, and pole damages, which resulted in power outages occurring in Anadarko and Apache.

Ice Storm in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power lines were damaged due to ice build-up.

Ice Storm in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread power outages were reported over the southern part of the county.

Ice Storm in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Icy roads caused numerous accidents near Fairview. No injuries were reported.

Ice Storm in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hardest hit areas were in the eastern half of the county. However, widespread tree damage was reported county-wide. Power lines and power poles were downed due to the ice accumulation, with over 5000 residents without power. Hundreds of business' also were without power. Some residents were without power for days. The water treatment facility was without power briefly, but generators were quickly installed to get a portion of the facility running. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as a result of the icy roads. The majority of slick spots were on bridges and other elevated surfaces. A structural fire caused over $50,000 in damage.

Ice Storm in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree, power line, and power pole damage occurred over mainly the southeast half of the county. Most of the town of Carney, Kendrick, Chandler, and Prague also lost power. Traffic accidents occurred as a result of bridges and elevated surfaces icing up. No injuries were reported.

Ice Storm in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree, power line, and power pole damage occurred over mainly the southern half of the county. Traffic accidents occurred as a result of bridges and elevated surfaces icing up. Unfortunately, one person died as a result of an automobile accident.

Ice Storm in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree, power line, and power pole damage occurred county-wide. The worst of the damage occurred in the Perkins, Cushing, and Yale areas. Greater than 1300 were without power across the county, due to at least a half of an inch of ice accumulation.

Ice Storm in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds were without power due to at least a quarter of an inch of ice on trees, power lines, and power poles. The slick roads also caused numerous car accidents. No injuries were reported with the accidents.

Ice Storm in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 03:00:00 to 10-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power lines downed, causing power outages in Fletcher. Icy roads also became a problem as the event unfolded. Although more significant icing did not occur until later in the day, one accident resulted in a fatality, with three additional injuries. The accident occurred on US HWY 52, 12 miles east of Altus.

Ice Storm in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In addition to the above mentioned damage, all but the gym burned at Jones High School. Seven deaths were reported across the county due to the ice storm. The total estimated monetary damage listed is for the entire event that occurred in the National Weather Service County Warning Area.

Ice Storm in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread tree damage was reported across the county. Power lines and power poles were downed due to the ice accumulation. Thousands of homes and business' were without power, some of which were out of power for days. The roof of the gymnasium at Alcott Middle school collapsed due to the high accumulation of ice. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as a result of the icy roads. The majority of slick spots were on bridges and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree damage was reported county-wide. Power lines and power poles were downed due to the ice accumulation, with hundreds of residents without power. Several business' also were without power. The icy roads caused several traffic accidents, the majority of slick spots were on bridges and other elevated surfaces.

Ice Storm in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 03:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thousands were without power in Perry due to at least a quarter of an inch of ice on trees, power lines, and power poles.

Ice Storm in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least a quarter of an inch of ice accumulated in Blackwell. Luckily, not significant damage was reported.

Ice Storm in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 09-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 11-DEC-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least a half of an inch of ice accumulated in Watonga. Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were heavily damaged due to the accumulation of ice, resulting in sporadic power outages.