Welty, Oklahoma
11 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1901 and the latest in 1990. It stands in the Okemah census division. It lies in ZIP code area 74010. It stands on Wolfe Creek. The Survey maps it on the Welty quadrangle. 131 people lived here at the 2020 count.
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 11 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 Nuyaka quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1954 USGS Oklahoma City quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Oklahoma City quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1963 USGS Oklahoma City quadrangle1:250000
- 1973 USGS Welty quadrangle1:24000
- 1990 USGS Bristow quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
48 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 48 fires within 5 miles of Welty between 2005 and 2020, burning about 10,834 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 14 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 |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 14 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 14 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 11 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 3 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Other causes | 2 |
| Natural | 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 September 2016 | Equipment and vehicle use | 4.6 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | HAYBALER |
| 14 September 2006 | Arson/incendiarism | 380 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | WILDLIFE |
| 7 August 2008 | Natural | 1.1 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | THUNDERSTRUCK |
| 6 August 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2.5 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | POWERLINE |
| 6 August 2011 | Arson/incendiarism | 15 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | RADIO ROAD |
| 2 August 2008 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | LOOKS TWICE |
| 22 July 2012 | Equipment and vehicle use | 18 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | STUMPY |
| 8 April 2016 | Debris and open burning | 120 acres | Okmulgee Field Office | JUNIOR VARSITY |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Welty: 1 past producer. 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 |
Storms near this place
54 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Welty in 54 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 30 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind, 7 flash flood, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | $50,000 | Much wind damage occurred, specifically trees were uprooted, a mobile home was destroyed, a cinder block building was destroyed, a garage was destroyed, and there was roof damage to a building. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Welty | $25,000 | no account filed |
| October 2000 | Flash Flood | Welty | $20,000 | Heavy thunderstorm rains flooded numerous roads near Welty. A few homes and businesses were flooded as well. |
| March 2015 | Hail | Welty | $20,000 | no account filed |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Welty | $15,000 | Portions of several county roads were flooded and closed. Flood water eroded portions of these roads, as well as a new tin horn. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour destroyed a few outbuildings and blew down trees. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Welty | $10,000 | no account filed |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged two barns and snapped large tree limbs. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind tore part of the roof off of a barn and snapped a couple pecan trees. |
| August 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | $1,000 | There was roof damage and a tree blown down in Welty. |
| June 2024 | Flash Flood | Welty | - | Portions of several roads were flooded northwest of Welty. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs. |
| October 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs. |
| April 2013 | Flash Flood | Welty | - | A culvert was washed out on Highway 97 west of Welty. |
| April 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Welty | - | A brief tornado developed over open country. The tornado resulted in no known damage. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | Numerous large tree limbs were broken by strong thunderstorm winds. |
| April 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Welty | - | A large cone tornado was reported over open country. The tornado produced no known damage. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Welty | - | Heavy rain caused street flooding in the city of Welty. |
| August 2001 | Flash Flood | Welty | - | Heavy thunderstorm rains caused Walnut Creek to flow out of its banks. |
| July 1997 | Flash Flood | Welty | - | Severe thunderstorms developed in eastern Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening of July 17th. The storms spawned one brief tornado 2 miles south southeast of Fairfax at 1805CST. No structural damage occurred with this tornado which was rated F0 in intensity. Damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and flash flooding were the main features associated with the storms.Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour downed trees in Fairfax, and trees were also blown down in Milfay. Large tree limbs were blown down 1 mile south of Fairfax and in Ralston. Thunderstorm winds gusted up to 83 miles an hour at an automated observing site 3 miles northeast of Pawnee, to 80 miles an hour in Jennings, up to 75 miles an hour in Okmulgee, and to 60 miles an hour in Hitchita, in Burbank, and in Drumright. Golfball size hail fell 10 miles northwest of Pawnee and 8 miles northwest of Pawnee, and dime to quarter size hail fell at several other locations in eastern Oklahoma.Thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of July 17th and early morning of July 18th also produced very heavy rainfall which resulted in flash flooding. The worst flooding was in western Osage County, where up to 12 inches of rain fell. 4 houses in and near Burbank were damaged by high water from Salt Creek, and some of the homes were damaged beyond repair. State Highway 18 was washed out south of Fairfax and was closed north of Fairfax due to high water. Most roads in and out of Fairfax were closed, and water topped a bridge 7 miles north of Fairfax for the first time since 1986. 6 houses were evacuated near Fairfax when Salt Creek rose out of its banks, and some evacuations also took place in Grey Horse. State Highway 11 was closed west of Shidler and east of Ponca City due to flooding, and State Highway 18 south of Shidler was also closed due to flooding. Up to 2 feet of standing water covered some roads in Shidler. In Pawnee County, most roads in Ralston were impassable due to high water, and many creeks were flooded in the Ralston area. State Highway 20 was partially flooded west of Ralston, and numerous county roads were flooded between Pawnee and Ralston and also west of Pawnee. Most low-lying areas in western Pawnee County were flooded. In Creek County, many roads were flooded in and near Shamrock. In Okfuskee County, many county roads were flooded 7 miles west of Welty, and some of the roads were impassable. In Okmulgee County, street flooding occurred in Okmulgee, and several cars were stalled by high water on U.S. Highway 75. Part of a road was washed away near 15th and Delaware in Okmulgee. |
| April 2020 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| March 2009 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| October 2005 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 2002 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 2001 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| March 2000 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| April 2000 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| September 1999 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| November 1999 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 1998 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| November 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| June 1997 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| June 1997 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| July 1997 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| March 1997 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| May 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Welty | - | no account filed |
| October 1993 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| October 1993 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| October 1993 | Hail | Welty- | - | no account filed |
| October 1993 | Hail | Welty | - | no account filed |
| October 1993 | Hail | Welty | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 4.9 miles | 11 | |
| Micawber | 5.7 miles | 10 | |
| Chilesville | 6.3 miles | 11 | |
| IXL | 7.1 miles | 11 | |
| Haydenville | 7.8 miles | 11 | |
| Midway | 8.5 miles | 10 | |
| Morse | 8.9 miles | 11 | |
| Okfuskee | 9.6 miles | 11 |
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 Welty | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q7982127 | 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 1099488. 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.





