Winter Weather Event
January 28 - 29, 2010
Early Thursday morning freezing rain moved into southwest Oklahoma and spread northeast into Oklahoma City. This area of precipitation continued to spread east and northeast across the Tulsa area. Significant ice accumulations occurred in southwest Oklahoma aided by a mesolow pressure center, which formed in northwest Texas. This enhanced precipitation rates in southwest Oklahoma resulting in widespread 1 to 1.5 inches ice accumulations. Widespread power outages occurred with significant damage to power systems, including high voltage lines. In northwest Oklahoma/panhandle, snow occurred with common 6-8 inches accumulation. Central Oklahoma received common 0.5 inches of freezing rain, followed by sleet and ending with common 4-6 inches of snow. Northeast sections also saw freezing rain around 0.5 inches with widespread 6-8 inches of snow. East-central and southeast sections received a mixed bag (freezing rain, sleet, and snow). South-central Oklahoma also experienced widespread freezing rain around one inch, which led to power system damage and ultimately power outages. At the height of this storm, approximately 180,000 meters were without service. Numerous shelters were setup across the state with a focus on south-central and southwest sections. Department of Emergency Management dispatched generators to the impacted regions and also used FEMA supplied generators. Many towns were without power for days.
SBA Approves Economic Injury Declaration - April 9
White House Approves Additional Disaster Aid - March 22
Deadline Approaching for PA Applications - March 18
Gov Henry Requests Federal Assistance - February 19
Situation Update 25 - February 11
Situation Update 24 - February 9
Situation Update 23 - February 8
Situation Update 22 - February 7
Situation Update 21 - February 6
Situation Update 20 - February 5
Situation Update 19 - February 4
Situation Update 18 - February 4
Neighboring States Assist in Ice Storm Response - February 3
Situation Update 17 - February 3
Situation Update 16 - February 2
Situation Update 15 - February 1
Situation Update 14 - January 31
Situation Update 13 - January 31
Situation Update 12 - January 31
Situation Update 11 - January 30
Situation Update 10 - January 30
White House Approves Emergency Declaration - January 30
Situation Update 9 - January 30
Situation Update 8 - January 30
Situation Update 7 - January 29
Gov Henry Requests Emergency Declaration - January 29
Situation Update 6 - January 29
Situation Update 5 - January 29
Situation Update 4 - January 28
Situation Update 3 - January 28
Situation Update 2 - January 28
State of Emergency - January 27
Situation Update 1 - January 26
