Snyder, Oklahoma
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1950 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Snyder census division. It lies in ZIP code area 73566. The Survey maps it on the Snyder quadrangle. 1,301 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,355 feet above sea level.
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On record in Snyder
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 1 record
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Population over time
2 figuresSnyder fell from 1,394 to 1,301 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 | 1,394 | |
| 2020 | 1,301 | -93 (-7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 12 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.
- 1950 USGS Snyder quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1955 USGS Lawton quadrangle1:250000, 5 printings
- 1956 USGS Snyder quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1956 USGS Snyder quadrangle1:62500
- 1981 USGS Lawton quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Snyder quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
6 since 2001Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 6 fires within 5 miles of Snyder between 2001 and 2019, burning about 370 acres in total. None started naturally. 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2015 | Debris and open burning | 9.0 acres | Anadarko Agency | WELL FIRE |
| 16 August 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | 325 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | FAIR LAWN |
| 10 July 2001 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Anadarko Agency | DAVE |
| 9 June 2007 | Equipment and vehicle use | 25 acres | Anadarko Agency | OTTER CREEK |
| 6 December 2008 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Anadarko Agency | OTTER CREEK |
| 15 January 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Anadarko Agency | MOUNTAIN PARK |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 24 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 24 workings within 5 miles of Snyder: 20 past producers, 2 occurrences, 1 producer, 1 prospect. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Granite, Clay, Copper. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer Prospect | Copper, Silver | Past Producer | 1904, 1905 | |
| Otter Creek Placer | Titanium, Metal | Occurrence | Ilmenite | |
| Otter Creek Valley Deposit | Titanium, Niobium (Columbium) | Prospect | 1952 | |
| Hallett Prospect | Copper | Past Producer | 1904 | |
| Snyder Southeast-1 | Copper | Occurrence | 1852 | |
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Sienna Pink Granite Quarry | Granite | Producer | ||
| Unknown Granite Quarry | Granite | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 99 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Snyder in 99 storm reports between 1993 and 2021: 68 hail, 17 thunderstorm wind, 7 tornado, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | $75,000 | no account filed |
| October 2000 | Flash Flood | Snyder | $50,000 | Numerous homes and businesses were flooded, and many people had to be evacuated due to high water. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | $50,000 | no account filed |
| March 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | $10,000 | The roof of a business was blown off with debris falling on numerous vehicles in a nearby parking lot. |
| October 2021 | Tornado (EF1) | Snyder | $5,000 | A tornado developed about 6 miles east-southeast of Snyder to the south of U.S. Highway 62. It quickly became a large tornado as it moved sporadically north and northeast before crossing into Comanche County about 3 miles north of US-62. In Kiowa County, the tornado produced tree and power pole damage. |
| December 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | $5,000 | Strong winds caused roof damage. Relayed from emergency management. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | $2,000 | Damage reported across Snyder, including downed fences, an old brick store front toppled, and pieces of a grain silo torn off. Time radar estimated. |
| October 2021 | Tornado (EF1) | Snyder | $1,000 | A tornado was observed for two minutes moving from Tillman County into Kiowa County. A barn roof and a few trees were damaged near the county line. |
| October 2018 | Tornado (EF0) | Snyder | - | Storm chasers observed a weak tornado, likely a landspout, about 4 miles southwest of Hobart. No damage is known to have occurred. |
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | - | No damage was reported. |
| April 2016 | Flash Flood | Snyder | - | An automated USGS gauge recorded a flash flood along Otter Creek at U.S. Hwy 62 near Snyder. Creek level reached 12.2 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. |
| May 2015 | Tornado (EF1) | Snyder | - | The tornado that originally began in northwest Hardeman County Texas moved into Kiowa County from Tillman County and finally ended it's 40-mile path about 3 miles east of Snyder. Damage in Kiowa County was confined to broken power poles along US-183 south of Snyder and US-62 just southeast of Snyder and to trees. |
| May 2013 | Tornado (EF0) | Snyder | - | A brief, weak landspout tornado was observed in Snyder. This tornado caused minor damage to a carport. The time of this tornado is estimated. |
| November 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Snyder | - | This brief tornado occurred east of Snyder, north of US Highway 62. No known damage occurred with this tornado. |
| November 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Snyder | - | This tornado continued into Kiowa County from Tillman County. The tornado only briefly entered the county before dissipating with no damage reported. |
| November 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | - | The wind gust was estimated. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Snyder | - | The hail report was relayed by KSWO-TV. |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | - | The southwest portion of Snyder sustained minor damage to trees, fencing, a small shed, and carports. Monetary damage estimates were not available. |
| April 2009 | Flood | Snyder | - | Street flooding was reported in and around Snyder due to heavy rainfall. |
| March 2009 | Hail | Snyder | - | Quarter- to half-dollar-size hail was reported for approximately ten minutes. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Snyder | - | US HWY 183 was closed due to high water. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Snyder | - | Snyder City Park was under water and inaccessible. |
| May 2007 | Hail | Snyder | - | Reported on the south side of Snyder. |
| April 2005 | Hail | Snyder | - | Hail was reported on Highway 62, one mile west of the intersection with Highway 183. |
| May 2005 | Hail | Snyder | - | Hail was observed on Highway 62. |
| June 2005 | Hail | Snyder | - | Hail was reported on Highway 183. |
| November 2004 | Hail | Snyder | - | Hail was observed on the west side of town. |
| November 2004 | Hail | Snyder | - | Hail was reported covering the ground at the Snyder City Hall. |
| April 2000 | Flash Flood | Snyder | - | Several county roads were flooded. |
| November 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | - | An isolated severe thunderstorm produced winds up to 60 mph in Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| July 2017 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| May 2016 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2013 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2013 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2013 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2012 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| November 2011 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2009 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| May 2007 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| October 2007 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| June 2006 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2005 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| September 2005 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| July 2004 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Snyder | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Snyder | - | 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.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Park | 2.6 miles | 12 | |
| Lige | 3.5 miles | 9 | |
| Svoboda | 3.6 miles | 12 | |
| Odetta | 5.7 miles | 13 | |
| Centerville | 9.4 miles | 9 | |
| Cold Springs | 9.9 miles | 8 | |
| Roosevelt | 13.6 miles | 8 | |
| Cooperton | 15.1 miles | 13 |
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 Snyder | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q603272 | 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 1098175. 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.





