Noble, Oklahoma
20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1893 and the latest in 1995. It stands in the Noble census division. It lies in ZIP code area 73068. It stands on Still Creek. The Survey maps it on the Norman quadrangle. 6,985 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,194 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresNoble grew from 6,481 to 6,985 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.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,481 | |
| 2020 | 6,985 | +504 (+8%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 20 printed sheetsMatched 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.
- 1893 USGS Norman quadrangle1:96000
- 1893 USGS Norman quadrangle1:62500
- 1898 USGS Purcell quadrangle1:125000
- 1925 USGS Norman NO 2 quadrangle1:24000
- 1936 USGS Norman quadrangle1:62500, 5 printings
- 1954 USGS Oklahoma City quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Oklahoma City quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1963 USGS Oklahoma City quadrangle1:250000
- 1965 USGS Norman quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1985 USGS Oklahoma City South quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1995 USGS Norman quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
1 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1 fire within 5 miles of Noble in 2006, burning about 900 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 |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 900 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | NOBLE FIRE |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 20 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 20 workings within 5 miles of Noble: 15 past producers, 5 producers. 5 still produce. 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 | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Sandstone Pit | Flagstone | Past Producer | ||
| Nelson Dredge & Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Norman Asphalt Co | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Norman Asphalt Co | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Norman Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unknown Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Gravel Pits | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 140 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Noble in 140 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 103 hail, 25 thunderstorm wind, 9 flash flood, 3 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.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Tornado (EF1) | Noble | $200,000 | This tornado developed in the Canadian River valley just to the west of Noble, then move east and northeast through the north side of town before dissipating southwest of the intersection of 48th Street and Post Oak Road. The most significant damage was just north of Highway 77 and Etowah Road where homes and businesses had significant roof damage. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Noble | $30,000 | High water rescues at Cedar Lane Rd and 60th Ave SE and at Cedar Lane and 24th AVe SE. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Noble | $30,000 | Several cars stalled at the intersection of 8th and Etowah Road. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $25,000 | Widespread thunderstorm wind damage occurred in neighborhoods adjacent to 12th Avenue Southeast. This included trees uprooted, large tree branches blown down and light damage to roofs. Event time is radar-estimated. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Noble | $20,000 | Vehicle swept off road at 36th Ave SE and Cedar Lane. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $10,000 | The roof of a metal shop was damaged. |
| July 2023 | Flash Flood | Noble | $10,000 | Heavy rainfall caused Dave Blue Creek to rise out its banks, flooding a portion of 60th Avenue Southeast just south of Highway 9. Broadcast media video showing a stalled vehicle near this location. Time is estimated. |
| May 2008 | Tornado (EF0) | Noble | $10,000 | The tornado continued moving northeast from McClain county. Mostly tree and fence damage was reported along the tornadoes path. Little other damage was reported. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $4,500 | Several tree limbs that were at least six to eight inches in diameter downed. One shed was completely destroyed and blown across SE 48th. Tree damage was also reported from SE 48th to SE 72nd. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $3,500 | Five inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| February 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $3,000 | A 30-foot-tall tree, over 12-inches in diameter, was uprooted. Minor damage was also observed to the roof of the nearby house and backyard fence. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $1,500 | Tree limbs, up to one foot in diameter, were downed. |
| May 2019 | Tornado (EF0) | Noble | $1,000 | This tornado developed in McClain County and crossed the Canadian River into Cleveland County. It produced some light tree damage on the northeast side of Noble before dissipating. |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $500 | no account filed |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $20 | A tree limb, approximately six inches in diameter, was downed. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | $10 | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Noble | - | Event time estimated from radar observations. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | Multiple social media images showing tree damage, including at least one large tree snapped and large branches blown down, in the Noble community. Time is radar estimated. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | Numerous 6-inch (or larger) diameter tree limbs were blown down. Event time is radar-estimated. |
| September 2024 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| November 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | Large tree branches were snapped and a small tree was uprooted. Event time is radar-estimated. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Noble | - | Heavy rainfall caused Dripping Springs Creek to rise out of its banks, flooding the intersection of Maguire Road and 72nd Street. Event time is approximate. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Noble | - | Cemetery Road, near the intersection of 53rd Street, closed due to flooding. Event time is approximate. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Noble | - | Cemetery Road, near the intersection of Burkett Road, closed due to flooding. Event time is approximate. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | Time was estimated via radar. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | Social media photo. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | Multiple caller and social media reports across southeast Norman. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| May 2023 | Hail | Noble | - | MPing report. |
| October 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | Personal weather station measurement. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | Tree damage. Time estimated by radar. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | Tree limbs up to one foot diameter were snapped by strong winds. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | No damage reported. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Noble | - | Water over roadway at Etowah road and Highway 77. |
| July 2013 | Flash Flood | Noble | - | Water over the roadway at Hwy 77 just south of Noble. No damage reported. |
| May 2013 | Hail | Noble | - | No damage was reported. |
| April 2010 | Hail | Noble | - | Wind gusts to 50 mph were also reported at this location. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Noble | - | The wind gusts was estimated between 70 and 75 mph. |
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 | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughterville | 4.8 miles | 17 | |
| Maguire | 5.1 miles | 20 | |
| Norman | 6.2 miles | 20 | |
| Hall Park | 6.8 miles | 20 | |
| Denver | 8.8 miles | 20 | |
| Willow View | 8.9 miles | 17 | |
| Lexington | 9.1 miles | 17 | |
| Needmore | 9.7 miles | 15 |
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 Noble | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q3240344 | The 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 1095892. 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.










