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Hobart, Oklahoma

9 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1955 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Hobart census division. It lies in ZIP code area 73651. The Survey maps it on the Hobart quadrangle. 3,413 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,552 feet above sea level.

Hobart within Kiowa County

On record in Hobart

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 5 records

Population over time

2 figures

Hobart fell from 3,756 to 3,413 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
20103,756
20203,413-343 (-9%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

5 surveys from 9 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

1 since 2009

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1 fire within 5 miles of Hobart in 2009, burning about 5 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
14 July 2009Debris and open burning5.0 acresAnadarko AgencyELK CREEK

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Kiowa County

Mines and quarries near this place

4 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 4 workings within 5 miles of Hobart: 3 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Flagstone. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Unknown Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Unknown Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Unknown Sandstone QuarryFlagstonePast Producer
Unknown Sandstone QuarryFlagstonePast Producer

Every working recorded in Kiowa County

Storms near this place

60 of 162 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Hobart in 162 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 83 hail, 59 thunderstorm wind, 10 flash flood, 5 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
June 2007Flash FloodHobart$150,000Two swift-water rescues were initiated due to high water in Hobart. Two bridges were heavily damaged. Thirty homes and eight business reported some kind of flood damage. Four-hundred and fifty feet of railroad tracks along HWY 9 in Hobart were washed out. Monetary damages were estimated.
June 2007Flash FloodHobart$100,000Widespread flooding was reported in the city of Hobart due to rapidly rising water. Several houses were evacuated due to the high water. 35-40 people in total were evacuated from their homes. Access to some of the houses could not be done without a boat. The intersection of HWY 9 and Eastern was closed with four feet of water flowing over it. Monetary damages were estimated.
August 1997Flash FloodHobart$100,000After 8.6 inches of rain fell in less than 12 hours, portions of Hobart suffered from severe flash flooding. Seven houses and several businesses, including a carpet store, a saloon, and a radio station, were flooded. Two homes in the 700 block of South Monroe were evacuated due to rising water. Numerous roads were covered by flash flood waters, and eight to ten people had to be rescued from their vehicles by emergency personnel.
May 2019Tornado (EF2)Hobart$75,000A large tornado developed north-northeast of Hobart and moved north-northeast to just southwest of the intersection of US-183 and the Kiowa-Washita County line. One mobile home received roof damage, a number of barns and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and trees and power poles were damaged, including at least four wooden large transmission line poles that were snapped. As this tornado was dissipating, a second tornado was developing about one mile to the NW in Washita County.
August 2007Tornado (EF1)Hobart$50,000A tornado touched down to the east-southeast of Hobart and moved north. The tornado destroyed a large barn, and damaged power lines, numerous trees and farm implements. Monetary damages were estimated.
March 2003Tornado (F1)Hobart$50,000The tornado started about four miles east-southeast of Hobart and tracked northeastward. About midway through the path, a home received F1 damage when a large part of its roof was removed and blown to the south. The house appeared to be small but was well built with brick. Two barns just east of the house were also destroyed. About 12 power poles were blown down in this area as well. In the area around the tornado, a broad area of minor wind damage occurred to small structures.
July 1995Thunderstorm WindHobart$50,000no account filed
June 2008Thunderstorm WindHobart$20,000Several homes, barns, and a grainery sustained minor damage. Tree limbs and power lines were also downed. The main area of damage was along Highway 183 from Hobart south. The report was relayed by the Kiowa county sheriff.
March 2006Thunderstorm WindHobart$20,000A semi-tractor trailer rig was blown over into a bar ditch near the intersection of Highway 183 and Highway 9.
March 2003Tornado (F1)Hobart$20,000This tornado developed about five miles east of Hobart. The tornado first tracked northeastward for 1.5 miles before making a turn to the northwest for another 1.5 miles. After the tornado turned northwestward, it appeared to reach its peak intensity, which is where several small oil storage tanks were rolled or lifted and carried for a considerable distance. A few power poles were blown down as well. In the area around the tornado, a broad area of minor wind damage occurred to small structures.
April 2019FloodHobart$10,000A few vehicles stalled as they attempted to cross an intersection that usually floods.
September 2007Thunderstorm WindHobart$8,000A tree was blown onto two cars at 4th and Randlett. Monetary damages were estimated.
September 2007Thunderstorm WindHobart$8,000A tree was blown down onto two vehicles. Monetary damages were estimated.
March 2021Thunderstorm WindHobart$5,000A storage facility in the south part of Hobart was damaged by thunderstorm winds, likely associated with a gustnado. Video and reports from storm chasers observed a brief area of surface rotation associated with power flashes in the vicinity of this damaged storage facility.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindHobart$2,000Social media image showing a large tree blown down, landing on a carport. Time is radar estimated.
September 2007Thunderstorm WindHobart$2,000A window was blown out at the Ford Dealership at 4th and Washington. Monetary damages were estimated.
September 2000Thunderstorm WindHobart$2,000Power poles were downed.
August 1998Thunderstorm WindHobart$1,000no account filed
March 2012Thunderstorm WindHobart$700A 10x10 foot covered steel dog pen anchored into the ground was flipped by a severe wind gust. The pen was anchored at six points with re-bar.
April 2026HailHobart-The report was relayed through mPING.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindHobart-Three-inch diameter tree branches were blown down. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
July 2025HailHobart-The report was relayed through mPING.
July 2025HailHobart-The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is adjusted based on radar observations and additional nearby reports.
July 2025HailHobart-Hailfall along County Road 2180. The location is approximate.
April 2024HailHobart-MPing report.
April 2024HailHobart-MPing report.
April 2024HailHobart-MPing report. Time is radar estimated.
April 2024HailHobart-MPing report.
April 2024HailHobart-MPing report. Time is radar estimated.
May 2024HailHobart-MPing report.
June 2023HailHobart-Based on radar evidence, hailfall likely occurred prior (2010-2015 LST) to report time.
May 2020HailHobart-Mping report.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindHobart-Measured at intersection of Hwy 183 and Hwy 9.
May 2019HailHobart-Quarter size hail in Hobart. Zero visibility also reported due to rain and hail.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindHobart-Estimated gusts.
April 2019FloodHobart-Water reaching up to homes in Hobart area.
April 2019HailHobart-Nickel to ping pong ball sized hail covering the ground.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindHobart-Measured at Hobart, OK.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindHobart-Numerous trees were damaged. Several barns were damaged with shingles removed from homes. Time estimated from radar.
July 2010Flash FloodHobart-Most of the streets in Hobart had to be closed due to very high water. The water was over a foot deep in places, especially along Highway 9 and Business Highway 9. Highway 9 was closed due to the high water for over 4 hours. Five high-water rescues occurred at a nursing home, and one person had to be rescued from their car. No injuries were reported with the flooding.
June 2007Heavy RainHobart-A total of 3.45 inches of rain fell between 11:55 pm and 12:55 am.
June 2007FloodHobart-Four feet of water covered the roadway making it impassable. Other flooding was reported near Gotebo and Mountain View.
June 2007Flash FloodHobart-HWY 9 between HWY 183 and HWY 54 at Gotebo closed due to high water.
June 2007Flash FloodHobart-Water was reported over HWY 9 between HWY 44 and Lone Wolf.
August 2007Flash FloodHobart-Business HWY 9 was closed due to high water.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.
June 2004Flash FloodHobart-Rainfall totals up to 5 inches in the Hobart, OK area during the evening and overnight hours of June 21-22 produced flash flooding along Frisco Creek. The creek overflowed its banks and flooded Third Street and Business Highway 9 in Hobart during the late morning hours of June 22.
October 2004Flash FloodHobart-At 8:30 am CST, the Kiowa County sheriff's office reported that Elk Creek had overflowed its banks and had inundated E1370 (Iris) Road, about 2.5 miles west of Hobart.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.
May 2003HailHobart-Hail was observed 2 miles east of the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 183.
May 2003HailHobart-Hail was observed near the intersection of Business Highway 9 and Highway 183.
May 2003HailHobart-Hail was observed near the intersection of Business Highway 9 and Highway 183.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet.
May 2001Thunderstorm WindHobart-Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet.
October 2001Tornado (F0)Hobart-D1. This tornado was brief and resulted in no damage.

Every storm recorded in Kiowa County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Komalty5.6 miles9
Babbs5.9 miles9
Cambridge6.7 miles9
Lone Wolf8.7 miles9
Gotebo12.0 miles9
Roosevelt13.0 miles8
Lugert13.4 miles8
Cooperton16.4 miles13

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on HobartAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q2081308The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1093806. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.