Ringling, Oklahoma
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1901 and the latest in 1986. It stands in the Ringling census division. It lies in ZIP code area 73456. It stands on Fox Branch. The Survey maps it on the Ringling quadrangle. 869 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 912 feet above sea level.
Population over time
3 figuresRingling fell from 1,135 to 869 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 | 1,135 | |
| 2010 | 1,037 | -98 (-9%) |
| 2020 | 869 | -168 (-16%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 14 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.
- 1901 USGS Addington quadrangle1:125000, 6 printings
- 1957 USGS Ardmore quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1963 USGS Ardmore quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1974 USGS Ringling quadrangle1:24000
- 1986 USGS Ardmore quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
7 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 7 fires within 5 miles of Ringling between 2006 and 2019, burning about 1,598 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 burning | 4 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2006 | Equipment and vehicle use | 12 acres | Chickasaw Agency | BERMUDA |
| 24 March 2008 | Debris and open burning | 6.1 acres | Chickasaw Agency | COLBALT JUNCTION |
| 20 March 2019 | Debris and open burning | 404 acres | Chickasaw Agency | MCCLESKY |
| 19 March 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.2 acres | Chickasaw Agency | NO SHOW |
| 29 January 2008 | Debris and open burning | 1,150 acres | Chickasaw Agency | DUNDEE |
| 14 January 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.0 acres | Chickasaw Agency | RINGLING |
| 12 January 2008 | Debris and open burning | 16 acres | Chickasaw Agency | GOAT PIT |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
8 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Ringling: 8 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. 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 Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 86 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Ringling in 86 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 45 thunderstorm wind, 32 hail, 6 tornado, 2 flash flood. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Tornado (EF1) | Ringling | $100,000 | This tornado moved east-southeast out of Stephens County into Jefferson County. The tornado then turned southeast and dissipated soon after crossing State Highway 89 between E1890 Road and E1900 Road. In Jefferson County, at least four homes were damaged and a couple of barns were damaged or destroyed as well as many trees damaged. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | $75,000 | A social media image showing the roof of a building blown offon Main Street in the community of Ringling. Event time is estimated from radar observations and severe wind gusts from the nearby Ringling Mesonet. |
| August 2009 | Lightning | Ringling | $50,000 | A house caught fire after being struck by lightning. Monetary damage estimates were not available. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | $30,000 | Severe thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph caused extensive damage in Ringling. One carport and several metal sheds were destroyed. A barn was blown away, leaving the setting hens still sitting (unharmed), but killing 4 turkeys. Another barn suffered major damage. Porches were also torn from homes. One covered porch was torn from the front of a house and blown over the house into the back yard. Numerous large trees were uprooted. Roof damage was extensive, particularly on the south side of town. In one unusual case, an asphalt shingle was torn from a roof and wedged between the door and window glass of a truck. Neither the door or window were damaged. |
| May 1993 | Tornado (F1) | Ringling | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | $3,000 | Three power poles were snapped on highway 89 one half mile north of Ringling. Time estimated by radar. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | $1,000 | Minor structural damage was sustained to Mudcreek Trees and Nuts. |
| March 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | $1,000 | no account filed |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Ringling (RING) Mesonet observation. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Ringling (RING) Mesonet observation. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Ringling | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| March 2024 | Hail | Ringling | - | Relayed report via emergency management. |
| April 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Ringling (RING) Mesonet observation. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Ringling (RING) Mesonet observation. Southeasterly wind gust. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Ringling (RING) Mesonet observation. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | The Oklahoma Mesonet site 1 mile north of Ringling measured a 60 mph wind gust. |
| March 2019 | Hail | Ringling | - | Location based on radar data. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Ringling | - | Golf ball and ping pong sized hail reported. |
| May 2017 | Tornado (EFU) | Ringling | - | A tornado was observed by a television storm chaser south of Loco and west-northwest of Ringling. No damage was reported and the specific path is estimated. |
| May 2014 | Tornado (EF0) | Ringling | - | A photo was taken of a tornado west of Ringling and sent to KSWO TV. The location and the time of the tornado were estimated. No known damage occurred. |
| October 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Mesonet site at Ringling reported a gust to 80 mph. |
| October 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Dime-size hail was reported in addition to the wind gust. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | A wind gust of 57 mph was also measured at 1910 CDT. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | A number of homes in Ringling suffered roof damage, and widespread tree and outbuilding damage occurred. |
| March 2006 | Hail | Ringling | - | Hail was observed on Highway 70. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Ringling | - | Flash flooding occurred along Mud Creek and its tributaries in Jefferson County during the late evening of August 14 and early morning of August 15. Floodwaters inundated roads in Ringling, OK during this period. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| October 2000 | Flash Flood | Ringling | - | Highway 29, north and south of Ringling, was closed due to high water. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | Measured by the Oklahoma Mesonet |
| April 1997 | Hail | Ringling | - | Nickel-size hail covered the ground. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | measured at the Oklahoma Mesonet site |
| February 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| December 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2020 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2020 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| June 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| October 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| October 2011 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| May 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Hail | Ringling | - | no account filed |
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.
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 Ringling | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2539392 | 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 1097212. 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.




