Oklahoma winter storm triggers more than 200 traffic collisions and damages buildings, including horse barn collapse

Statewide response escalates as roads, buildings and utilities are affected

Oklahoma’s State Emergency Operations Center remained activated through the weekend as a winter storm brought snow, sleet, ice and freezing temperatures that disrupted travel and damaged structures in multiple counties. State agencies and local emergency managers coordinated response operations that included road safety, welfare checks, stranded motorist assistance and damage reporting.

By early Sunday, January 25, 2026, state public safety officials documented more than 200 traffic collisions linked to hazardous conditions, alongside a sharp increase in calls for motorists needing help. The storm began affecting Oklahoma on Friday, January 23, and continued to generate dangerous driving conditions across portions of the state.

Collision totals and roadside assistance climbed overnight

As of 6 a.m. Sunday, January 25, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety reported the following winter storm response activity:

• Injury collisions: 31
• Non-injury collisions: 161
• Hit-and-run collisions: 15
• Abandoned vehicles: 48
• Motorist assists: 241
• Road closures: 10
• Welfare checks: 16

The numbers reflect both direct crash responses and broader traffic-related activity, including stops and traffic control as conditions worsened.

Horse barn roof partially collapses; animals removed safely

Among the structural impacts reported during the storm was a partial roof collapse at a large horse barn near Marietta in Love County. Officials said the animals inside were removed safely and no injuries were reported.

Elsewhere, storm impacts included roof damage to a vacant warehouse in Durant and reported roof damage to a residence in Johnston County. Officials also cited damage to a commercial facility east of Madill, along with additional local property impacts tied to heavy sleet, snow loading and ice.

Emergency operations, shelter coordination, and damage reporting

State officials urged residents and business owners to report storm-related damage through the statewide online reporting system. Emergency management leaders said these reports help quantify impacts across communities and support requests for resources.

Residents were asked to report major impacts such as roof damage, frozen-pipe damage, or displacement caused by the storm.

In parallel, response teams continued assisting stranded motorists, including National Guard-supported recovery operations in parts of southeast Oklahoma. State officials also monitored power issues, with outages reported during the storm—particularly in areas where ice and tree limbs affected lines.