Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
One of 10 National Register listings published here for Kingfisher County · listed in 1971 · category: Building.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service · the Wikipedia article
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Seay Mansion: 7 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Past 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 Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kingfisher, the town this property stands in, in 183 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 83 hail, 69 thunderstorm wind, 18 flash flood, 8 tornado. The reports record 2 deaths and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2007 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | 1 killed, $500,000 | Historic flooding impacted the area in and around the city of Kingfisher. Four feet of water was flowing over HWY 33 in Kingfisher. Four to five feet of water was flowing over HWY 81 between Kingfisher and Dover. Several cars were stalled due to water over HWY 81 north of Okarche. An elderly couple had to be rescued by an OHP helicopter after their car was washed off US HWY 81. Both sustained minor injuries. A 52-year old man died as he tried to flee his vehicle after it had been washed off of HWY 33 14 miles west of Kingfisher. Several homes and businesses sustained major flood damage, with others faring slightly better. The First Baptist Church had 20,000 gallons of water in the basement, which included the kitchen. Most appliances sustained damage and most were a total loss. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | 1 killed, $10,000 | An oil derrick was blown over, killing one man who was on the derrick during the thunderstorm. The derrick fell on top of the man. |
| March 2004 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | 2 hurt, $65,000 | Storm total precipitation amounts for the March 4-5 event ranged from 3 to 6+ inches over Kingfisher County with a few totals of 7 to 8 inches reported in the southwestern portions of the county. The heavy rains produced flash flooding along Kingfisher Creek west of the city of Kingfisher during the late afternoon hours of March 4. The flash flooding along Kingfisher Creek stranded two motorists on OK State Highway 33 about 3 miles west of Kingfisher, and water rescues of these individuals were performed by the Kingfisher Fire Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The two persons were subsequently treated for injuries including hypothermia. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $200,000 | Major structural damage was sustained to Chisholm Tech Center. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $150,000 | Significant thunderstorm wind damage occurred in the vicinity of Lake Elmer in Kingfisher County. A large outbuilding was destroyed, several homes received varying degrees of roof damage and an RV was rolled. Multiple sources confirmed this damage, with broadcast media relaying several images. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| May 1999 | Tornado (F3) | Kingfisher | $50,000 | Tornado G2 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $45,000 | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $40,000 | Severe winds produced a 9 mile long, intermittent damage path on the west and northwest sides of Kingfisher. One mobile home was destroyed, while 2 others were moved about 30 yards from their foundation. One shed was blown over; dozens of trees and utility poles were downed, and one cow was killed. This event is an addition to the original version of May Storm Data. |
| May 2023 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | $20,000 | Report of stalled vehicles in flood-prone areas around Kingfisher. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $20,000 | Several highway signs were blown down along US highway 81. One mile east on a section road, 15 power poles snapped off 15-20 feet above the ground. A barn was destroyed just east of the power poles, and roof damage occurred to a house near the snapped power poles. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $20,000 | Winds estimated at 65 to 70 mph blew through and around the Kingfisher area. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. The electricity in the town of Kingfisher was knocked out. Roof damage was also reported five miles northwest of Kingfisher. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $20,000 | Winds downed fences and damaged an outbuilding on the southwest edge of town. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $15,000 | A roof was blown off of a house. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | $15,000 | US Highway 81 through Kingfisher was closed due to flooding. Cars stalled out or were partially underwater near Highway 81 in downtown Kingfisher. The Dollar General store was flooded. State Highway 33, just east and west of US Highway 81, was also closed due to high water. Most of the roadways had water at least curb high, if not deeper across town. Monetary values were estimated. A rain guage two miles northeast of Kingfisher reported 3.17 inches of rainfall fell in an hour between 1315 and 1415 CST. |
| July 2023 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | $10,000 | US Highway 81 was closed at the intersection of State Highway 3 and 33 in the community of Kingfisher. In addition, broadcast media video showed a car stalled in floodwaters near this intersection. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $10,000 | Power flashes were seen around town. An awning was blown down at the Main Street Truck Stop. Part of the siding was blown off of M&S Detail. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $10,000 | A wood shed was blown over. An anchored travel trailer was also blown off its center. Several tree limbs were downed. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $7,500 | Several trees were downed. Two buildings sustained some roof damage. A municipal building had a 3 foot by 3 foot metal fresh air damper vent blown off its roof. The winds also damaged a sign that was on top of the building. An antenna tower was also blown off the top of the police headquarters landing on an adjacent building. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $6,000 | Numerous power poles were downed. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $5,000 | Power poles reported snapped. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $5,000 | Roof damage occurred to a small commercial building on the northwest side of Kingfisher. |
| May 1999 | Tornado (F0) | Kingfisher | $5,000 | Tornado C1 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. |
| September 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $5,000 | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $5,000 | no account filed |
| August 1994 | Hail | Kingfisher | $5,000 | no account filed |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $4,000 | Nine power poles were blown down due to a microburst. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| May 1999 | Tornado (F0) | Kingfisher | $4,000 | Tornado G4. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $2,500 | Four or five power poles were snapped. |
| March 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $2,000 | Outbuildings were destroyed on Shafenburg Road. |
| May 1999 | Tornado (F1) | Kingfisher | $2,000 | Tornado B17 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $1,000 | Tree fell on car and broke windshield and damaged hood. Time estimated from radar. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $500 | A portion of a shed roof was blown off. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $300 | An Awning was blown off of a business in downtown Kingfisher. |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | $250 | Tree limbs were downed. |
| July 1998 | Lightning | Kingfisher | $200 | Lightning struck a power pole behind Southside Auto Body causing power to be out for 4 hours on the south side of the city. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | A personal weather station observation. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | - | Roadway flooding near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Oklahoma Highway 33 in the community of Kingfisher. Traffic was blocked. Event time is approximate. |
| April 2024 | Funnel Cloud | Kingfisher | - | A well-developed funnel cloud formed on the outflow boundary of a storm just southeast of Kingfisher. This funnel cloud may have touched down briefly as a tornado, but it could not be confirmed. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | Social media image showing a 612-inch diameter tree limb blown down. Time is radar estimated. |
| May 2023 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | MPing report. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | MPing report. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | Large tree snapped above the base. |
| June 2021 | Flood | Kingfisher | - | Highway 33 is blocked off from a few miles east and west of Kingfisher. |
| June 2021 | Flood | Kingfisher | - | Broadcast media live coverage of a water rescue. The water was up past the tires on a truck. |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | - | About a foot of water over roadways in Kingfisher. |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | - | Car stranded in one to two feet of water near center of town. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | - | Highway 81 closed/impassable from Kingfisher northward. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Kingfisher | - | Several cars stranded in flood waters. |
| November 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | No damage reported. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | Public estimated wind gust of 60 mph. |
| April 2012 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | The hail report was relayed via Twitter. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | No damage was reported. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | Estimated wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph were also reported with the hail. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | No damage was reported. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Kingfisher | - | No damage was reported. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | A couple of large barns were heavily damaged. Several power poles and trees were also snapped near this location. Monetary damage estimates were not available. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kingfisher | - | The roof at the hospital was damaged. One home sustained major damage and numerous power poles/lines were downed over a 5 block area. The power was knocked out to the city as a result. Monetary damage estimates were not available. |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Memorial Hall | 0.5 miles | 2006 | |
 | Kingfisher Armory | 0.7 miles | 1994 |
 | Kingfisher Post Office | 0.7 miles | 1978 |
| Burrus Mills Elevator C | 0.8 miles | 2000 | |
| Kingfisher College Site | 1.8 miles | 1976 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 71000664 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Kingfisher County | All 10 listed properties in this county. |
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