BlockPryor, Oklahoma
16 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1896 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Pryor Creek census division. It lies in ZIP code area 74361. It stands on Salt Branch. The Survey maps it on the Pryor quadrangle. 9,444 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 630 feet above sea level.
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Population over time
3 figuresPryor grew from 8,659 to 9,444 between 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,659 | |
| 2010 | 9,539 | +880 (+10%) |
| 2020 | 9,444 | -95 (-1%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 16 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.
- 1896 USGS Pryor quadrangle1:125000
- 1901 USGS Pryor quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1954 USGS Tulsa quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Tulsa quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1963 USGS Tulsa quadrangle1:250000
- 1970 USGS Pryor quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1985 USGS Tulsa quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
8 since 2004Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 8 fires within 5 miles of Pryor between 2004 and 2018, burning about 248 acres in total. None started naturally. 7 were 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 |
|---|---|
| Arson/incendiarism | 7 |
| Debris and open burning | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 August 2010 | Arson/incendiarism | 2.0 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30354 |
| 27 May 2012 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30237 |
| 4 March 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 10 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30147 |
| 27 February 2004 | Arson/incendiarism | 5.0 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 10075 |
| 30 November 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30444 |
| 8 January 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 160 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30023 |
| 6 January 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Cherokee Nation Tribe | DRAIN |
| 1 January 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 70 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30005 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 10 workings within 5 miles of Pryor: 7 past producers, 2 producers, 1 unknown. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Clay. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Limestone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken, Clay | Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pits | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| No.2 Quarry & Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Oklahoma Cement Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Unknown Limestone Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Limestone Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Limestone Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Limestone Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Limestone Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 190 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Pryor in 190 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 84 hail, 74 thunderstorm wind, 18 flash flood, 9 tornado. The reports record 3 deaths and 9 injuries. 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 2024 | Tornado (EF3) | Pryor | 2 killed, 4 hurt, $5,000,000 | This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. The tornado moved into Mayes County at about the W 470 Road, and continued to produce significant damage, snapping many trees at the county line. As it moved east-southeast, the tornado destroyed a mobile home less than a mile east of the county line, where two fatalities and four injuries occurred. The tornado destroyed several homes near the N 428 Road, about four miles northwest of Pryor, and then dissipated about two miles northwest of Pryor. In total, about 60 homes were damaged, eighteen of which were destroyed, more than 50 outbuildings were destroyed, and many power poles were blown down. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 145 to 155 mph. |
| May 2009 | Flood | Pryor | 1 killed | A low water crossing on County Road 432 remained flooded due to earlier excessive rainfall that occurred in the area. The road was barricaded and remained badly flooded. A motorist drove around the barricade and attempted to drive through the flood waters at around 750 pm CDT 5/2 but was swept off the road and drowned. |
| May 2008 | Tornado (EF1) | Pryor | 2 hurt, $50,000 | A tornado developed over extreme eastern Rogers County and moved into western Mayes County. The tornado severely damaged the roofs of several homes, downed numerous trees, blew down power poles, and injured two people in Mayes County. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | 2 hurt, $25,000 | A wind gust of 65 miles an hour was measured at the site of the Rocklahoma concert. Two temporary stages collapsed due to the wind resulting in a couple direct injuries. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | 1 hurt | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down a tree. As the tree fell, it injured a woman. |
| June 2025 | Tornado (EF1) | Pryor | $300,000 | This tornado developed on the east side of Pryor, south of Highway 20 and east of S Bailey Street. It moved northeast across Highway 20 and NE 1st Street, where a metal building structure was severely damaged, and the roof of a funeral home was damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado continued to move northeast, crossing the W 480 and W 470 Roads, before turning more easterly. It then crossed the N 434 and N 435 Roads before dissipating. The roof of a home was damaged, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and large tree limbs were snapped in the portion of the tornado north of NE 5th Street. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 105 mph. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $50,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees onto homes. |
| May 1999 | Lightning | Pryor | $50,000 | Lightning lit fire to and destroyed a new home in the Grand Prarie Estates west of Pryor. The time in this entry is a very rough estimate. |
| May 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $50,000 | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $40,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed four wood-framed barns, blew siding and shingles off of six homes, blew down four privacy fences, and overturned a trailer. |
| October 1998 | Lightning | Pryor | $40,000 | Lightning hit a bank building in Pryor, leaving a hole the size of a softball in it outside wall. The force of the lightning strike sent bricks flying, one of which sailed through the bank's sign. Most of the computer terminals at the bank were lost. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Pryor | $30,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Pryor | $30,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $30,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed an unoccupied mobile home, blew down power poles and trees, and destroyed two barns in the Osage area. |
| March 2024 | Hail | Pryor | $25,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses. |
| May 2020 | Hail | Pryor | $25,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes. |
| May 2019 | Tornado (EF1) | Pryor | $25,000 | This tornado developed on the north side of Pryor and moved north-northeast, damaging outbuildings, uprooting trees, and snapping large tree limbs. It dissipated near the Rocklahoma grounds, and produced a radar-detected debris signature. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $25,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged two wood-framed outbuildings. |
| March 2020 | Hail | Pryor | $25,000 | no account filed |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $20,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof from a barn, and rolled a camper trailer. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $20,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a home and another tree was blown down onto a vehicle. |
| May 2008 | Tornado (EF1) | Pryor | $20,000 | A tornado severely damaged the roof of a home and blew down trees and power lines. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $20,000 | Two pickup trucks and a car were totaled when winds blew trees over onto them. |
| May 2019 | Tornado (EF1) | Pryor | $15,000 | This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. In Mayes County, this tornado snapped and uprooted trees, damaged outbuildings, and snapped power poles as it moved northeast from the Rogers/Mayes County line south of the W 480 Road to northeast of the intersection of the W 430 Road and N 431 Road where it dissipated. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 90 to 100 mph. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $15,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree onto a home. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a restaurant. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew a carport into the street, and blew in a garage door. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a large metal building. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of buildings and homes, and snapped numerous large tree limbs. |
| May 2015 | Tornado (EF1) | Pryor | $10,000 | This tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large trees, one of which fell onto a house. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down power lines and also blew over a semi. |
| June 2005 | Lightning | Pryor | $10,000 | Lightning struck a house and caused a fire. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $6,500 | Two trees were blown down. The trees fell onto a boat and part of a fence, destroying both. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a theater in Pryor. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down numerous trees and power lines and damaged roofs. |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged a mobile home. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $5,000 | no account filed |
| October 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down power lines. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $2,000 | Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind and a power pole was snapped. |
| August 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $2,000 | A large tree was blown into the side of a house. In addition, a shed was destroyed, power lines were blown down, and large limbs were blown down. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $2,000 | A severe thunderstorm produced strong winds which tore the roof off a 28 foot by 30 foot barn, uprooted a few trees, snapped 1 tree in half, and took the tops out of a few trees 7 miles north of Pryor. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Pryor | $1,000 | Heavy rains caused a few city streets to be flooded. A car stalled in the high water. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $1,000 | Thunderstorm wnds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down power poles. |
| May 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimted at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs and power lines. |
| March 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew shingles off a roof of a home. |
| January 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $700 | Two trees blown down. Scattered shingles blown off some roofs. Garden shed blown over. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $500 | Trees were blown down in north Pryor. |
| November 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $500 | Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Pryor. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $100 | Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree in Pryor. |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $100 | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $100 | Several 2-inch tree limbs were blown down in Pryor. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $100 | Several tree limbs were blown down in Pryor. |
| November 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $100 | Several large tree limbs were blown down. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | $100 | no account filed |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pryor | - | Several storm chasers reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 80 to 90 mph on the south side of Pryor. |
| March 2023 | Flash Flood | Pryor | - | Portions of multiple roads were closed from Pryor to the county line south of Chouteau, as well as near Salina and Spavinaw. Water rescues were conducted near the intersection of the 425 Road and 620 Road southwest of Chouteau. |
| May 2022 | Flash Flood | Pryor | - | Portions of W 500 Road were closed between 9th Street and S 430 Road due to flooding. |
| May 2022 | Flash Flood | Pryor | - | County Road 520 was flooded and closed between Elliott Road and Oakwood Road on the south side of Pryor. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusta | 4.7 miles | 18 | |
| Sportsman Acres | 4.9 miles | 18 | |
| Green | 5.5 miles | 15 | |
| Sportsmen Acres | 5.5 miles | 18 | |
| Tip | 7.6 miles | 15 | |
| Boatman | 7.8 miles | 15 | |
| Chouteau | 8.6 miles | 18 | |
| Salina | 8.7 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 Pryor | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2019260 | 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 1102850. 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.