2026 in Oklahoma

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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Oklahoma.

Incumbents

Events

January

  • January 21 – The City of Tulsa issues warnings for a prolonged extreme cold and winter storm event, prompting preparations for hazardous travel and infrastructure impacts.[1]

February

March

  • March 6 – Two people are killed by a tornado in Beggs.[4]
  • March 20 – A Red Flag Warning is issued for the Tulsa area from 11:00 AM CDT until 8:00 PM CDT, indicating a high risk of wildfires due to dry and windy conditions.[5]
  • March 21 – The Southeastern Conference hosts the first SEC Gymnastics Championship at Tulsa's BOK Center.[6]

April

  • April 7
    • Tulsans vote to pass Tulsa Public Schools' $609 million bond package with more than 80% support across all four propositions, funding safe learning environments, career development, technology, and transportation.[7]
    • Kirk Moore, the principal of Pauls Valley High School, tackles a former student who entered the school with a handgun and attempted to shoot two students. Moore is shot in the leg but survives. The 20-year-old shooter is arrested.[8]
  • April 23 – A tornado strikes the Enid area during an outbreak, damaging 40 homes. Some minor injuries are reported but no fatalities.[9][10][11]
  • April 29 – Governor Kevin Stitt signs 8 bills into law, including the Due Process Protection Act of 2026 and legislation increasing longevity pay for certain state employees.[12]

May

  • May 3 – A teenager is killed and 22 people are injured in a mass shooting during a party at Arcadia Lake in Edmond.[13]
  • May 13 – Oklahoma bans child marriage.[14]
  • May 15 – Don Toliver opens his 2026 Octane Tour at the BOK Center in Tulsa. [15]
  • May 21 – The 2026 Oklahoma legislative session ends with key bills, including House Bill 1168, which makes abortion-inducing drug delivery a felony punishable by up to $100,000 fines and 10 years in prison, and Senate Bill 1778, which updates the Strong Readers Act with third-grade retention.[16]
  • May 30 – Thousands of classic and vintage cars participate in the Route 66 Capital Cruise along the historic Mother Road in Tulsa, aiming to set the world record for the largest classic car parade.[17]

June

Scheduled

Deaths

See also

References

  1. ↑ "City Prepares for Prolonged Extreme Cold, Winter Storm Starting Friday, January 21, 2026". City of Tulsa. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ Humphrey, Spencer (February 11, 2026). "Mayor David Holt wins third term in landslide election". KFOR. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Kilee (February 18, 2026). "Wildfire threat looms over Woodward County as residents face close call". KOCO 5. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ Collins, Dave; Karnowski, Steve; Householder, Mike (March 7, 2026). "Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma". The Associated Press. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Red Flag Warning Issued for Tulsa Area". National Today. March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Things to Do in 2026". Oklahoma Magazine. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Tulsans go all-in on $609M school bond issue". Tulsa Flyer. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ Romero, Dennis (April 14, 2026). "Oklahoma high school principal 'saved kids' lives' by tackling gunman while being shot in the leg, police chief says". NBC News. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ Murphy, Sean (April 24, 2026). "A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives". The Associated Press. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Tornado hits city in Oklahoma amid severe weather outbreak". NBC News. 2026-04-24. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  11. ↑ Kliewer, Addison (2026-04-24). "At least 10 injured, homes destroyed after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma: What we know". KOCO. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  12. ↑ "GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 8 BILLS INTO LAW". Oklahoma.gov. April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ Kliewer, Addison (May 4, 2026). "Shooting at Arcadia Lake sends at least 13 to hospital, police say". KOCO. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  14. ↑ Murphy, Emma (May 13, 2026). "Oklahoma ban on child marriage becomes law". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Tulsa in 2026: What We're Looking Forward To". Tulsa Kids. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  16. ↑ "StateImpact Oklahoma reporters sum up the 2026 legislative session". KCCU. May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Tulsa in 2026: What We're Looking Forward To". Tulsa Kids. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  18. ↑ "SQ 832: Oklahoma voters reject minimum wage hike". NonDoc. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  19. ↑ Olson, Eric (June 23, 2026). "Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row". The Associated Press. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Oklahoma elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  21. ↑ "2026 Election United States House - Oklahoma - District 01". FEC.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  22. ↑ "Obituary information for George Vaughn". www.highsmithfh.com. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  23. ↑ Sinco Keleher, Jennifer (July 10, 2026). "Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma". The Associated Press. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
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