Oklahoma, 1995

Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, May 23, 1995

May 23, 1995 · 43 events in 17 counties and zones

33 thunderstorm wind, 10 hail, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$615,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
43

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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33 thunderstorm wind, 10 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Kiowa

When
May 23, 2:00 PM CST
Where
Kiowa County, Mountain Park
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
34.916, -98.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Tillman

When
May 23, 3:15 PM CST
Where
Tillman County, Davidson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
34.373, -98.924 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Comanche

When
May 23, 4:26 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Faxon
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
34.662, -98.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Comanche

When
May 23, 4:36 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Lawton
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
34.662, -98.472 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ottawa

When
May 23, 5:28 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Miami
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An isolated severe thunderstorm in Ottawa County produced dime-size hail at Miami and near Commerce.

Hail, Ottawa

When
May 23, 5:35 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Nr Commerce
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An isolated severe thunderstorm in Ottawa County produced dime-size hail at Miami and near Commerce.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cotton

When
May 23, 6:45 PM CST
Where
Cotton County, Randlett
Measured
56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates
34.290, -98.372 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 23, 7:10 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, Ryan
Measured
69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.111, -97.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 23, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, Waurika
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.111, -97.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Carter

When
May 23, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Carter County, Fox
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.251, -97.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 23, 7:30 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, Ringling
Coordinates
34.111, -97.836 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Love

When
May 23, 7:35 PM CST
Where
Love County, Rubottom
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates
33.950, -97.244 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Carter

When
May 23, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Carter County, Ardmore
Coordinates
34.251, -97.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Murray

When
May 23, 7:50 PM CST
Where
Murray County, Springer
Measured
69 kt (79 mph)
Coordinates
34.482, -97.068 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Garvin

When
May 23, 8:00 PM CST
Where
Garvin County, Wynnewood
Coordinates
34.705, -97.309 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Murray

When
May 23, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Murray County, Sulphur
Coordinates
34.482, -97.068 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pontotoc

When
May 23, 8:12 PM CST
Where
Pontotoc County, Roff
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
34.728, -96.684 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Seminole

When
May 23, 8:20 PM CST
Where
Seminole County, Cromwell
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.168, -96.615 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Okfuskee

When
May 23, 8:23 PM CST
Where
Okfuskee County, Bearden
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.466, -96.323 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds (G52)

Hail, Okfuskee

When
May 23, 8:25 PM CST
Where
Okfuskee County, Boley
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.466, -96.323 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds (G52)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pontotoc

When
May 23, 8:30 PM CST
Where
Pontotoc County, Ada
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
34.728, -96.684 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Okfuskee

When
May 23, 8:35 PM CST
Where
Okfuskee County, Okemah
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.466, -96.323 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds (G52)

Hail, Okmulgee

When
May 23, 8:43 PM CST
Where
Okmulgee County, Okmulgee
Measured
0.88 in hail
Coordinates
35.647, -95.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Okmulgee

When
May 23, 8:43 PM CST
Where
Okmulgee County, Morris
Coordinates
35.647, -95.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
May 23, 8:50 PM CST
Where
Johnston County, Tishomingo
Coordinates
34.317, -96.661 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Okmulgee

When
May 23, 9:05 PM CST
Where
Okmulgee County, Hectorville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
35.647, -95.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:18 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Bixby
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:30 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, McAlester
Measured
61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:35 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Tulsa
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:40 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Broken Arrow
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:45 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Tiawah
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:45 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Coweta
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 9:55 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Nr Yanush
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Atoka

When
May 23, 10:00 PM CST
Where
Atoka County, Stringtown
Property damage
$500,000
Coordinates
34.374, -96.038 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across southern Oklahoma from mid-afternoon through late evening, producing large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Nickel-size hail was reported in Kiowa County one mile south of Mountain Park, and in Comanche County seven miles east of Faxon and three miles east of Lawton. Wind speeds as high as 80 mph were reported 10 miles north of Springer in Murray County, and in Ryan in Jefferson County where around 50 utility poles were downed. Other damage in Jefferson County included a store front window shattered and a horse barn flattened in Waurika by winds estimated at 70 mph. In Ringling a tree was split by severe straight-line winds. In Carter County two miles south of Fox, a mobile home, a camping trailer, and an outbuilding were destroyed. Extensive roof damage was also done to one home, a tree blew over onto a car, and another tree blew down into a kitchen. Also in Carter County trees and power lines were downed in Ardmore. Trees and power lines were also reported down in Garvin County in Wynnewood and in Murray County in Sulphur. Two-inch limbs were snapped three miles east of Tishomingo in Johnston County. In Pontotoc County in Ada wind speeds were estimated at 60 mph. Damage included: at least three large trees downed, three power poles snapped, stop signs flattened, a roof blown off a packing plant, and several large windows blown out of a car dealership. In Stringtown in Atoka County a 60- by 70-foot section of roof was lifted off of the dining hall of a prison. Damage was estimated at $200,000. Flash flooding also became a problem in some areas of Stephens County. Six inches of water covered several streets in Marlow.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:00 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Chouteau- to Locust Grove
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
May 23, 10:00 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Quinton
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
34.924, -95.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:05 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Locust Grove
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:25 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Stigler
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:30 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Wister
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:36 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Bernice
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:40 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Grove
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:50 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Ketchum
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
May 23, 10:55 PM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Fairland
Coordinates
36.836, -94.810 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma during the evening of May 23rd. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour in McAlester destroyed a car wash, tore the roofs off two buildings, and overturned two tractor-semitrailers in the northeast part of town. Windows were blown out of a flower shop in downtown McAlester, and numerous power lines were blown down in McAlester. Strong thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Locust Grove and in Stigler, and power lines were blown down from Chouteau to Locust Grove. Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10342438, 10344992, 10342607, 10342608, 10340982, 10340983, 10342824, 10342213, 10342214, 10342517, 10342215, 10341207, 10342518, 10341625, 10342768, 10341626, 10344935, 10344649, 10340828, 10340829, 10344936, 10340830, 10340953, 10340954, 10342300, 10340955, 10344633, 10344634, 10344635, 10344636, 10344637, 10344638, 10344639, 10339314, 10340984, 10344640, 10340989, 10340990, 10341032, 10341033, and more.