Oklahoma, 2009

Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, February 10, 2009

February 10, 2009 · NWS OUN · 63 events in 18 counties and zones

Thunderstorms developed early in the afternoon, from near the Lawton area, northeast toward the Oklahoma metro area. Thunderstorms became severe relatively quickly as they moved through Caddo and Grady counties, and began to show signs of rotation as they moved toward western Oklahoma City.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
8
Injuries
53
Property damage
$4.5 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
63

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS OUN wrote it up.

Thunderstorms developed early in the afternoon, from near the Lawton area, northeast toward the Oklahoma metro area. Thunderstorms became severe relatively quickly as they moved through Caddo and Grady counties, and began to show signs of rotation as they moved toward western Oklahoma City. One supercell thunderstorm spawned several tornadoes as it moved through western and northern Oklahoma. Sporadic damage was reported along its path, some of it significant as it moved through northern Oklahoma county and southern Logan county. Other supercells developed near the same areas of Caddo and Grady counties and moved northeast. Some locations received several rounds of very large hail through the afternoon.

Later in the afternoon, a second area of thunderstorms developed over northern Texas. Several supercell thunderstorms developed and moved northeast toward the Red River. One supercell thunderstorm moved northeast over Clay county and northwest Montague county. A tornado developed as it moved into Jefferson county near the Red River. It continued northeast through western Love county and into Carter County. Significant damage was reported in and around the Lone Grove area and over the far north sides of Ardmore. There were eight fatalities in and around Lone Grove. The tornado crossed Interstate 35 and eventually crossed into southern Murray county. Wind damage was reported in Coal and Atoka counties. Minor injuries were reported with the Atoka county thunderstorms. Monetary damages were estimated.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Norman, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 10, 1:50 PM CST, 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 10, 1:50 PM CST, 30 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
150 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

.DISCUSSION...
18Z SOUNDING FROM OUN/FWD INDICATES CAP IS NEARLY ERODED FROM FWD
SOUNDING WHILE SOME WORK IS STILL NEEDED FARTHER NORTH.  SATELLITE
IMAGERY INDICATES LEAD WAVE MOVING ACROSS WESTERN/NORTH TEXAS THIS
AFTERNOON WITH CONVECTION DEVELOPING AHEAD OF THIS FEATURE IN
SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA. EXPECT AS MAIN SYSTEM NEARS AND
STRONG 120-130 KT JET LIFTS ACROSS TX/OK THAT DEEP CONVECTION WILL
DEVELOP NEAR A SHARPENING DRYLINE.

LAPS ANALYSIS SHOWS CAPE VALUES BETWEEN 1500 TO NEAR 2000 J/KG
ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS INTO SOUTHERN OK. STORMS MAY
INITIALLY BE WIDELY SCATTERED BEFORE NUMEROUS STORMS FORM IN A
LINEAR MODE AS STRONGER FORCING OVERSPREADS THE AREA.

SEVERE CONVECTION SHOULD EXIT MOST OF THE CWA BY MIDNIGHT WITH SOME
WRAP AROUND MOISTURE ACROSS NORTHWEST/NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA.  CAA
WILL STRENGTHEN ACROSS NORTHERN OKLAHOMA LATE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY
MORNING.  A WIND ADVISORY MAY BE NEED FOR STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS
ACROSS NW/NC/WC OKLAHOMA FROM NEAR 9Z INTO LATE MORNING WEDNESDAY.

CONDITIONS SHOULD RAPIDLY IMPROVE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WITH CLEARING
SKIES AND LESS WIND.

WILL KEEP IN SLIGHT/CHANCE POPS ACROSS MAINLY NORTHERN OKLAHOMA FOR
NEXT WAVE THAT WILL MOVE ACROSS SOUTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS.  COOLER/COLDER
AIR WILL FILTER INTO THE REGION BEHIND THE SHORTWAVE ON FRIDAY.  TWO
MORE SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE REGION IN A PROGRESSIVE FLOW.  TIMING
AND AMPLITUDE OF EACH SYSTEM VARIES BETWEEN THE GFS AND EC.  AT THIS
TIME... WILL ADVERTISE THE BEST CHANCE FOR PRECIPITATION TO BE IN THE MONDAY
TO MONDAY NIGHT TIME PERIOD.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
OKLAHOMA CITY OK  42  62  35  62 /  70  10   0  10
HOBART OK         41  62  36  63 /  40  10   0   0
WICHITA FALLS TX  46  68  37  67 /  40   0   0  10
GAGE OK           36  59  30  60 /  40  10   0   0
PONCA CITY OK     42  54  35  60 /  70  40   0  10
DURANT OK         50  67  39  64 /  90  10   0  10

&&

SIX
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 10, 11:50 AM CST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
1150 AM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-111300-
HARPER-WOODS-ALFALFA-GRANT-KAY-ELLIS-WOODWARD-MAJOR-GARFIELD-NOBLE-
ROGER MILLS-DEWEY-CUSTER-BLAINE-KINGFISHER-LOGAN-PAYNE-BECKHAM-
WASHITA-CADDO-CANADIAN-OKLAHOMA-LINCOLN-GRADY-MCCLAIN-CLEVELAND-
POTTAWATOMIE-SEMINOLE-HUGHES-HARMON-GREER-KIOWA-JACKSON-TILLMAN-
COMANCHE-STEPHENS-GARVIN-MURRAY-PONTOTOC-COAL-COTTON-JEFFERSON-
CARTER-JOHNSTON-ATOKA-LOVE-MARSHALL-BRYAN-HARDEMAN-FOARD-WILBARGER-
WICHITA-KNOX-BAYLOR-ARCHER-CLAY-
1150 AM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK COVERS NORTHERN...WESTERN...
CENTRAL...AND SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA...AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

THUNDERSTORM OUTLOOK...
THERE IS A MODERATE AND SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH
TONIGHT ACROSS PORTIONS OF OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS.

LOCATION...
THE MODERATE RISK AREA IS GENERALLY EAST OF A WICHITA FALLS TO
KINGFISHER TO STILLWATER LINE. THE SLIGHT RISK AREA EXTENDS
WEST OF THE MODERATE AREA AND IS ALONG AND EAST OF A CHEROKEE TO
ALTUS LINE.

TIMING...
THE MOST LIKELY TIME FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE FROM
2 PM UNTIL 11 PM.

IMPACTS...
THE STRONGEST THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WINDS TO
80 MPH AND HAIL TO THE SIZE OF TENNIS BALLS. TORNADOES ARE
POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN THE MODERATE RISK AREA.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS...
STORM SPOTTER GROUPS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ACROSS THE
RISK AREA SHOULD PLAN FOR SEVERE WEATHER OPERATIONS FROM THIS
AFTERNOON UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING.

DISCUSSION...
A STORM SYSTEM IS APPROACHING THE SOUTHERN PLAINS TODAY...
INCREASING THE CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS. THE MOIST AIR IS INCREASING
ACROSS OKLAHOMA AND WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE DURING THE DAY AS
SOUTH WINDS PREVAIL. THE INCREASED MOISTURE WILL AID IN
DESTABILIZATION OF THE AIRMASS THIS AFTERNOON WITH WIND SHEAR ALSO
EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN ADVANCE OF THE APPROACHING STORM SYSTEM.
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP DURING THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING FROM CENTRAL OKLAHOMA INTO NORTH TEXAS ALONG AN EASTWARD
ADVANCING DRYLINE. DAMAGING WINDS ...LARGE HAIL...AND TORNADOES WILL
BE POSSIBLE. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR TORNADOES WILL BE IN THE
MODERATE RISK AREA WHERE MOISTURE AND WIND SHEAR ARE EXPECTED TO BE
MAXIMIZED.

PROBABILITY TABLE...
VALID THROUGH 700 AM CST WEDNESDAY FEB 11.
PROBABILITY OF THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING IN THE
              NWS NORMAN COUNTY WARNING AREA...90 PERCENT.
PROBABILITY OF SEVERE STORMS IF STORMS OCCUR...70 PERCENT.

OTHER HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS WILL SEE AN ELEVATED
RISK OF WILDFIRES AS A DRYLINE ADVANCES EAST.  GUSTY
SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP BEHIND THE DRYLINE THIS AFTERNOON.
THIS COMBINED WITH WARM TEMPERATURES AND LOW HUMIDITY WILL
RESULT IN INCREASED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY...

THUNDERSTORM OUTLOOK...
NONE.

OTHER HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
NONE.

THE NEXT SCHEDULED HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK WILL BE ISSUED AT 7 AM
WEDNESDAY.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Feb 10, 1:29 PM CST, 51 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
129 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

OKZ007-008-012-101945-
GARFIELD OK-KAY OK-GRANT OK-
129 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

THIS SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY IS FOR GARFIELD...GRANT AND KAY
COUNTIES.

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 8 MILES SOUTH OF LAMONT AT 129 PM
CST...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

SMALL HAIL IS POSSIBLE.

WR
Local storm report, Feb 10, 1:44 PM CST, 36 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
144 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0144 PM     HAIL             2 W CYRIL               34.90N 98.24W
02/10/2009  E0.75 INCH       CADDO              OK   AMATEUR RADIO

&&

SMITH
Special weather statement, Feb 10, 1:45 PM CST, 35 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
145 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

OKZ007-008-012-013-102000-
GARFIELD OK-NOBLE OK-KAY OK-GRANT OK-
145 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

THIS SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY IS FOR GARFIELD...GRANT...KAY AND
NOBLE COUNTIES.

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER BILLINGS AT 145 PM CST...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

SMALL HAIL IS LIKELY.

WR
Special weather statement, Feb 10, 1:48 PM CST, 32 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
148 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

OKZ008-012-013-018-019-102015-
LOGAN OK-KINGFISHER OK-GARFIELD OK-NOBLE OK-KAY OK-
148 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

THIS SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY IS FOR GARFIELD...KAY...
KINGFISHER...LOGAN AND NOBLE COUNTIES.

A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WAS LOCATED FROM 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
BRAMAN TO 7 MILES EAST OF DOVER AT 148 PM CST...MOVING NORTHEAST AT
40 MPH.

SMALL HAIL IS LIKELY.

WR
Special weather statement, Feb 10, 1:53 PM CST, 27 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
153 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

OKZ037-038-102015-
TILLMAN OK-COMANCHE OK-
153 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

THIS SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY IS FOR COMANCHE AND TILLMAN
COUNTIES.

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF HOLLISTER AT
153 PM CST...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

STORM INTENSITY IS INCREASING AND SEVERE WEATHER MAY DEVELOP RAPIDLY.

WR
Special weather statement, Feb 10, 2:12 PM CST, 8 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
212 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

OKZ025-102030-
OKLAHOMA OK-
212 PM CST TUE FEB 10 2009

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY...

THIS SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY IS FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 17 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BETHANY AT
212 PM CST...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

PEOPLE IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY...INCLUDING THE CITIES OF EDMOND AND
OKLAHOMA CITY...SHOULD MONITOR THE WEATHER SITUATION CLOSELY. LISTEN
FOR WARNINGS AND REMAIN ALERT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

WR

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Event by event

43 hail, 12 thunderstorm wind, 8 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Comanche

When
February 10, 2:20 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 4 mi E of Indiahoma
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.620, -98.680

Hail, Canadian

When
February 10, 2:22 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 2 mi W of Yukon
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.500, -97.776

The hail was reported by KWTV-9 TV.

Hail, Canadian

When
February 10, 2:22 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, Yukon
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.500, -97.740

Hail from 2.5 to 2.75 inches in diameter was reported around Yukon from 1422 to 1425 CST.

Hail, Grady

When
February 10, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.38 mi E of Minco
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Other Federal Agency
Coordinates
35.310, -97.880

The hail covered the ground.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 2:35 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 9.47 mi NW of The Village
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.671, -97.664

Tornado, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 2:36 PM CST to 2:37 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.84 mi NNE of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt to 2.38 mi NNE of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.66 mi
Path width
75 yd
Property damage
$1.0 million
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.555, -97.640

A brief tornado affected the area near Northwest Expressway and Rockwell Avenue. Two large shopping complexes received significant roof damage, enough to close two of the stores for several days. A smaller retail building received major roof damage and a majority of its windows were blown out. A restaurant had part of its wall collapse and a plywood board from the small retail building was driven into the side of the building. An apartment complex received damage, mostly minor. One of the buildings in the complex had part of its roof completely removed. The tornado continued into a neighborhood, damaging mainly trees and doing minor shingle damage before lifting.

Hail, Canadian

When
February 10, 2:40 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 2.5 mi S of Piedmont
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.604, -97.745

The hail was reported at the intersection of Highways 3 and 4.

Hail, Canadian

When
February 10, 2:42 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 2.86 mi SSE of Piedmont
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.603, -97.727

The hail was reported one mile east of the intersection of Highways 3 and 4.

Hail, Canadian

When
February 10, 2:43 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 2.34 mi SSE of Yukon
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.468, -97.725

The hail was reported at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Mustang Road.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 2:50 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.5 mi NW of Edmond
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.686, -97.524

Tornado, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 2:53 PM CST to 3:03 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3 mi WNW of Edmond to 5.21 mi N of Edmond
Rating
EF2
Path length
5.1 mi
Path width
250 yd
Continued into
Logan, Ok (OUN)
Injuries
0 direct, 4 indirect
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.663, -97.531

The tornado touched down near the intersection of 192nd and Western. This tornado tracked to the northeast, damaging a number of homes some severely and trees along its path. Most of the severe damage started around Kelly Ave and Sorghum Mill Rd and continued until the end of the tornado’s path. Several homes in the Oak Tree development lost significant portions of their roof. Several homes also has large portions destroyed due to large garages and rooms above the garages. This tornado continued into Logan County. In all, over 200 homes were damaged or destroyed. Over 28,500 people were without power at the its peak. Luckily, only four minor injuries were reported. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail, Caddo

When
February 10, 2:55 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, 3 mi WNW of Apache
Measured
1.25 in hail
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.907, -98.409

The hail damaged a car windshield. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail, Comanche

When
February 10, 2:57 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, Indiahoma
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.620, -98.750

Hail, Canadian

When
February 10, 3:00 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, Yukon
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.500, -97.740

Tornado, Logan

When
February 10, 3:03 PM CST to 3:05 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 5.17 mi S of Seward to 4.87 mi S of Seward
Rating
EF2
Path length
0.62 mi
Path width
250 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.725, -97.482

This tornado crossed into Logan County from Oklahoma County. An auto body repair shop just west of Broadway and Waterloo was completely destroyed. One man, near Broadway and Waterloo, was blown out of his home and carried across the street where he landed near a creek. A mobile home on the same property of this man was completely destroyed and the frame was turned on its side and slightly bent. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 3:03 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.96 mi N of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.587, -97.656

The hail was reported at the intersection of Council Road and 113th Street. Up to quarter size hail covered the ground one inch deep.

Hail, Caddo

When
February 10, 3:20 PM CST to 3:22 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, Anadarko
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.080, -98.240

Hail from quarter to just larger than golf ball size was reported in Anadarko.

Tornado, Logan

When
February 10, 3:24 PM CST to 3:26 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 2.42 mi NW of Meridian to 2.62 mi NW of Meridian
Rating
EF1
Path length
1 mi
Path width
10 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.861, -97.285

A small tornado, witnessed by spotters and several members of the public, did damage to trees and two homes. One home lost its roof completely, while another sustained shingle damage to about one quarter of the roof. Most tree damage was confined to light limb damage; however, one pine tree was snapped in two at the trunk. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail, Logan

When
February 10, 3:35 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 1.78 mi NW of Coyle
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.970, -97.260

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 3:35 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.92 mi NW of Edmond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.682, -97.514

The hail was reported at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Covell Road.

Tornado, Payne

When
February 10, 3:39 PM CST to 3:59 PM CST
Where
Payne County, 8.76 mi WSW of Perkins to 4.27 mi SW of Stillwater
Rating
EF1
Path length
9.6 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.953, -97.183

Sporadic damage was observed along the tornado's path, including damage to a grain silo and outbuildings, and snapped trees. The most significant damage occurred near the intersection of Highway 33 and South Range Road in far southern Payne County. At this location a well-built barn was completely destroyed, and several other outbuildings were damaged. A cow and calf were killed in the barn. Sporadic damage was observed as the tornado continued northeast before dissipating about one mile south of the Stillwater city limits. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail, Caddo

When
February 10, 3:44 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, Gracemont
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.190, -98.260

Hail, Logan

When
February 10, 3:50 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 5.71 mi SE of Seward
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
35.740, -97.420

Hail, Logan

When
February 10, 3:53 PM CST
Where
Logan County, Guthrie
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.880, -97.420

The hail was reported by KFOR-4 TV.

Hail, Logan

When
February 10, 3:55 PM CST
Where
Logan County, Coyle
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
35.950, -97.240

The hail was reported by the Coyle police department.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 4:05 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.49 mi N of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.595, -97.656

Hail, Payne

When
February 10, 4:05 PM CST
Where
Payne County, 1.77 mi N of Stillwater
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.145, -97.056

The hail was reported two blocks west of Perkins and Lakeview Roads.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 4:10 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 5.56 mi NNW of The Village
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.637, -97.604

Quarter to golf ball size hail covered the ground.

Hail, Caddo

When
February 10, 4:20 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, Cogar
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.330, -98.130

Hail, Caddo

When
February 10, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, Anadarko
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.080, -98.240

Hail, Oklahoma

When
February 10, 4:25 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 6 mi NNW of The Village
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.650, -97.591

Hail, Cotton

When
February 10, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Cotton County, 3 mi ESE of Devol
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.175, -98.541

The hail accumulated two inches deep on Highway 70.

Hail, Comanche

When
February 10, 4:36 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 5 mi WNW of Lawton
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.638, -98.471

Hail, Caddo

When
February 10, 4:45 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, 8 mi N of Apache
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.006, -98.360

Hail, Cotton

When
February 10, 5:08 PM CST
Where
Cotton County, Randlett
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.180, -98.460

Hail, Stephens

When
February 10, 5:10 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, 4.09 mi NNW of Duncan
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.551, -97.997

The hail was reported at Camelback Road and the Highway 81 bypass.

Hail, Stephens

When
February 10, 5:16 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, Marlow
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.650, -97.960

Hail, Payne

When
February 10, 5:21 PM CST
Where
Payne County, 6.22 mi WNW of Perkins
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.029, -97.123

The hail covered the ground, causing slow traffic at the intersection of Country Club Road and 80th street.

Hail, Stephens

When
February 10, 5:23 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, Duncan
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.500, -97.960

Hail, Grady

When
February 10, 5:37 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3 mi E of Tabler
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.040, -97.767

Thunderstorm Wind, Stephens

When
February 10, 5:49 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, Duncan
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.500, -97.960

Hail, Stephens

When
February 10, 6:24 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, Duncan
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.500, -97.960

Tornado, Jefferson

When
February 10, 6:48 PM CST to 6:53 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 6.6 mi SE of Grady to 7.42 mi ESE of Grady
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.75 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Love, Ok (OUN)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.952, -97.589

The thunderstorm that produced this tornado began near Breckenridge and Graham, TX. A long-track tornado developed over far southeast Jefferson County, near the Red River. The tornado continued northeast into Love County crossing through rural farmland north of Courtney, Rubottom and Oswalt. Sporadic structural damage was noted in both Jefferson and Love counties, with tree damage also seen. The tornado then crossed into Carter County, where it did its most significant damage in and around the Lone Grove area. The tornado continued northeast, with major damage reported in the Majestic Hills addition and crossing Interstate 35 about a mile and a half north of the Prairie Valley Road exit. At least eight homes and a small private school were destroyed in the Majestic Hills neighborhood. It moved through rural areas of Northeast Carter County to the east of Springer. Approximately 46 people were injured, with 14 seriously injured. Eight people died in the Lone Grove area. At least 114 homes were damaged or destroyed, with at least 3500 losing power in and around Carter county. Debris from this tornado was carried as far away as Sulphur. Monetary damages were estimated.

Tornado, Love

When
February 10, 6:53 PM CST to 7:09 PM CST
Where
Love County, 5.98 mi WNW of Rubottom to 9.74 mi NNE of Rubottom
Rating
EF2
Path length
12.04 mi
Path width
300 yd
Continued into
Carter, Ok (OUN)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.962, -97.561

The thunderstorm that produced this tornado began near Breckenridge and Graham, TX. The storm moved northeast. A long-track tornado developed over far southeast Jefferson County, near the Red River. The tornado continued northeast into Love County crossing through rural farmland north of Courtney, Rubottom and Oswalt. Sporadic structural damage was noted in both Jefferson and Love counties, with tree damage also seen. The tornado then crossed into Carter County, where it did its most significant damage in and around the Lone Grove area. The tornado continued northeast, with major damage reported in the Majestic Hills addition and crossing Interstate-35 about a mile and a half north of the Prairie Valley Road exit. At least eight homes and a small private school were destroyed in the Majestic Hills neighborhood. It moved through rural areas of Northeast Carter County to the east of Springer. Approximately 46 people were injured, with 14 seriously injured. Eight people died in the Lone Grove area. At least 114 homes were damaged or destroyed, with at least 3500 losing power in and around Carter county. Debris from this tornado was carried as far away as Sulphur. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail, Carter

When
February 10, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Carter County, 4.48 mi SW of Lone Grove
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.130, -97.310

Tornado, Carter

When
February 10, 7:09 PM CST to 7:43 PM CST
Where
Carter County, 6.43 mi SSE of Wilson to 3.78 mi SSE of Springer
Rating
EF4
Path length
20.84 mi
Path width
880 yd
Deaths
8 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries
46 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$3.0 million
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
34.071, -97.397

This long track tornado developed over far southeast Jefferson County, near the Red River, and continued northeast into Love County crossing through rural farmland north of Courtney, Rubottom and Oswalt. The tornado then crossed into Carter County, with sporadic damage noted in the sparsely populated areas in the southwest part of the county. The tornado appeared to reach its maximum width and intensity as it approached and moved through Lone Grove. The tornado destroyed or severely damaged numerous mobile homes, homes and businesses in and around Lone Grove. Numerous mobile homes were completely obliterated with few recognizable pieces left. EF4 damage was noted at two locations, one in Lone Grove and the other in the Majestic Hills area north of Ardmore. Numerous vehicles were rolled or thrown, some for considerable distances. Six of the fatalities occurred in mobile homes and one in a well-built home that sustained EF4 damage. The eighth fatality occurred when a truck driving south on Interstate 35 was hit by the tornado killing the driver.

The tornado continued northeast, with major damage reported in the Majestic Hills addition and crossing Interstate-35 about a mile and a half north of the Prairie Valley Road exit. At least eight homes and a small private school were destroyed in the Majestic Hills neighborhood. It moved through rural areas of Northeast Carter County to the east of Springer. Approximately 46 people were injured, with 14 seriously injured. Eight people died in the Lone Grove area. At least 114 homes were damaged or destroyed, with at least 3500 losing power in and around Carter county. Debris from this tornado was picked up as far away as Sulphur. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail, Carter

When
February 10, 7:14 PM CST
Where
Carter County, 1 mi N of Wilson
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.175, -97.430

Hail, Carter

When
February 10, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Carter County, Lone Grove
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.180, -97.260

The hail was reported at Texaco Road.

Hail, Carter

When
February 10, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Carter County, 2.07 mi S of Lone Grove
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.150, -97.260

Thunderstorm Wind, Pottawatomie

When
February 10, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 3 mi E of Tecumseh
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.260, -96.887

Power lines were downed and roof damage was reported on Highways 9 and 270. In Tecumeseh, Highway 9 was closed for a short time from Malone to Skaggs Streets due to power lines lying on the roadway. Some fencing was also damaged at this location. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail, Carter

When
February 10, 7:22 PM CST
Where
Carter County, 0.9 mi SE of Lone Grove
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.170, -97.250

The hail was reported at on Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carter

When
February 10, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Carter County, 4.72 mi NE of Lone Grove
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
34.228, -97.201

Hail, Murray

When
February 10, 7:50 PM CST
Where
Murray County, 0.9 mi SE of Turner Falls
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.420, -97.140

The hail was on Interstate 35 at mile marker 47.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
February 10, 8:15 PM CST
Where
Johnston County, 2.89 mi NNW of Mill Creek
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.438, -96.841

The conveyor system of a rock plant near Mill Creek was destroyed by thunderstorms winds. The plant was out of service for 2 months while repairs were made. The time of the damage is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
February 10, 8:16 PM CST
Where
Johnston County, 3.03 mi SSW of Mill Creek
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.359, -96.839

A second rock plant near Mill Creek was damaged by thunderstorms winds. The office and control areas were damaged by the winds. The time of the damage is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnston

When
February 10, 8:20 PM CST
Where
Johnston County, Troy
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.330, -96.780

A house was damaged by thunderstorm winds near Troy. One woman was injured by flying glass.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pontotoc

When
February 10, 8:30 PM CST
Where
Pontotoc County, 6.3 mi SW of Fittstown
Measured
59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
34.545, -96.708

Hail, Love

When
February 10, 8:40 PM CST
Where
Love County, 3.45 mi S of Thackerville
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.740, -97.140

The hail was reported on Interstate 35 at mile marker 1.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coal

When
February 10, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Coal County, 0.18 mi NNE of Olney
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$85,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.472, -96.359

The Coal County Emergency Manager reported four large barns destroyed and several outbuildings destroyed, including a dog kennel and home. An unanchored mobile home was moved off its fame and its windows were broken. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coal

When
February 10, 9:07 PM CST
Where
Coal County, 3 mi N of Coalgate
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$12,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.583, -96.220

Five large telephone poles were blown down. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coal

When
February 10, 9:08 PM CST
Where
Coal County, 0.69 mi S of Coalgate
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.530, -96.220

Several large signs were blown down. Minor roof damage was reported to some homes and business'. Reported by the Coal County Emergency Management. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Atoka

When
February 10, 9:15 PM CST
Where
Atoka County, 2.37 mi NNW of Atoka
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
34.410, -96.150

The wind gust was measured at the Atoka Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Atoka

When
February 10, 9:21 PM CST to 9:23 PM CST
Where
Atoka County, 2.03 mi ESE of Wardville to 2.96 mi ESE of Wardville
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Injuries
0 direct, 2 indirect
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.648, -95.997

Damage was reported at a drilling rig site east of Wardville. Extensive damage was done to a barn near the drilling rig. A house one mile east of the drilling rig on 5 Mile Road had a carport damaged. The drilling rig had two unanchored mobile homes demolished with workers inside them that sustained minor injuries. Two other mobile homes, next to the ones destroyed sustained no damage. Monetary damages were not given.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1036MaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1053FemaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1054FemaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1054FemaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1030MaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1048MaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1078MalePermanent HomeDirect
Tornado, Carter2009-02-1039MaleVehicle/Towed TrailerDirect

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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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: 155606, 155613, 155617, 155620, 155624, 154254, 155629, 155632, 155634, 155637, 154256, 155641, 155648, 155650, 154258, 155653, 155658, 154272, 155665, 155667, 154422, 155668, 155672, 155673, 155677, 155683, 155685, 155688, 155693, 155695, 155696, 155697, 155699, 155700, 155701, 155703, 155704, 155706, 155707, 155708, and more.