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White Water, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
59 Population 49/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 2,341 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
White Water enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates36.5017°N, 94.7289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 67 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 94 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 95 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 109 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 42 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 41 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

733 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 218 fatalities, 2,200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 62 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 66 km 21
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 39 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 37 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 95 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 100 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 15 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 58 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 67 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 75 km 2
Jul 2, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 96 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 100 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 94 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 54 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 100 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 51 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 46 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 84 km
1995 F128 4,210 52 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 52 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 98 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 46 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,301 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,238 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,186 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 27 km
2006 HUNT MILL HOLLOW FIRE 3,080 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

White Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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