Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, April 26, 2016

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, April 26, 2016
Start: 2016-04-26T12:40
End: 2016-04-26T23:40
Location: Oklahoma

April 26, 2016 · NWS TSA · 61 events in 19 counties and zones

Thunderstorms developed over northeastern Oklahoma during the late morning and early afternoon hours of the 26th, as a weak upper level disturbance passed through the area. The storms produced small hail over portions of northeastern Oklahoma.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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Floods
Wind
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Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $1.6 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 61

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 TSA wrote it up.

By late afternoon, the atmosphere over central and eastern Oklahoma had become very unstable. Thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a dry line that had moved into western Oklahoma. These storms quickly became severe as they moved eastward during the late afternoon and evening hours. The storms formed into a very organized squall line over central Oklahoma during the evening. Ahead of this squall line over eastern Oklahoma, very strong low level wind shear had developed as the low level jet strengthened across the area. As a result of this strong wind shear, coupled with moderately strong instability that persisted well into the overnight hours, this squall line was able to produced numerous tornadoes and widespread damaging wind as it moved across eastern Oklahoma.

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 Tulsa, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 26, 11:23 AM CST, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 26, 11:23 AM CST, 1 hour 17 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Tulsa OK
1223 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

.AVIATION...
CONCERNING TAF SITES KTUL/KRVS/KBVO/KMLC/KXNA/KFYV/KFSM/KROG.
Isolated thunderstorms ongoing and spreading into NE OK may pass
near terminal sites over the next few hours...otherwise widespread
low VFR to MVFR ceilings will prevail. Widespread convection
spreads across the region this evening through early Wed morning
with periodic IFR conditions possible. Expect clearing and VFR
later Wed morning.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1038 AM CDT TUE APR 26 2016/

..UPDATE...

DISCUSSION...
A few thunderstorms have developed this morning over central OK
and they are likely to gradually spread northeastward. Steep lapse
rates will support at least an isolated chance of large hail
potential however these storms are not the primary severe weather
focus for today.

Storms are expected to develop along the dryline from south
central KS into N TX and spread eastward from the evening into the
overnight hours. The preceding environment is strongly unstable
and will become increasingly sheared with time. Severe weather is
expected as the storms pass through eastern OK and eventually into
western AR later tonight. The likelihood of numerous cell mergers
and backed mid level winds may limit the tornadic potential
somewhat...with more favorable winds from late evening into the
overnight hours from SE OK into western AR. By this time more
linear convective segments are likely more typical with sporadic
..yet not zero tornadic...potential.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   83  64  80  52 /  30  80  10   0
FSM   83  65  85  55 /  10  80  30  20
MLC   80  64  82  53 /  20  80  10   0
BVO   83  62  79  49 /  30  80  10   0
FYV   81  62  78  49 /  10  80  30  20
BYV   83  64  80  52 /  10  80  50  20
MKO   81  63  81  52 /  20  80  20   0
MIO   83  63  80  51 /  20  80  20  10
F10   80  63  80  53 /  30  80  10   0
HHW   82  65  83  56 /  20  80  20  10

&&

.TSA Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
OK...NONE.
AR...NONE.
&&

AVIATION...07

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 26, 10:32 AM CST, 2 hours 8 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
1132 AM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-271030-
ADAIR OK-BENTON AR-CARROLL AR-CHEROKEE OK-CHOCTAW OK-CRAIG OK-
CRAWFORD AR-CREEK OK-DELAWARE OK-FRANKLIN AR-HASKELL OK-LATIMER OK-
LE FLORE OK-MADISON AR-MAYES OK-MCINTOSH OK-MUSKOGEE OK-NOWATA OK-
OKFUSKEE OK-OKMULGEE OK-OSAGE OK-OTTAWA OK-PAWNEE OK-PITTSBURG OK-
PUSHMATAHA OK-ROGERS OK-SEBASTIAN AR-SEQUOYAH OK-TULSA OK-WAGONER OK-
WASHINGTON OK-WASHINGTON AR-
1132 AM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH TONIGHT...

THIS OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS AS WELL AS
MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.
TORNADO.
	RISK...ELEVATED.
	AREA...PRIMARILY WEST OF A LINE FROM TULSA TO FORT SMITH.
	ONSET...PRIMARILY EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
	RISK...SIGNIFICANT.
	AREA...MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
	ONSET...AROUND NOON...INCREASING AFTER SUNSET.

FLASH FLOOD.
	RISK...ELEVATED.
	AREA...PRIMARILY SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA.
	ONSET...OVERNIGHT.

DISCUSSION...
THUNDERSTORMS WILL SPREAD INTO NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA AROUND
NOON AND WILL HAVE A RISK OF HAIL.  THE STRONGER STORMS
WILL FORM ACROSS WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTH TEXAS LATER
THIS AFTERNOON...AND SPREAD EASTWARD DURING THE EVENING
AND OVERNIGHT HOURS.  STRONG INSTABILITY AND INCREASING
WIND SHEAR WILL BE PRESENT AHEAD OF THE LATE DAY STORMS...
WHICH WILL SUPPORT A SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER RISK
ACROSS THE AREA.  LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS WILL
BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE TORNADIC
POTENTIAL IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS DEFINED AS STORMS
CONGEAL...HOWEVER PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA AND ALSO
FAR SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA INTO WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS MAY
EVENTUALLY BE THE FOCUS AS WINDS ALOFT INCREASE OVERNIGHT.
SOME TORNADIC POTENTIAL IS LIKELY TO PERSIST THROUGH
THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
ACTIVATION OF THE REGIONAL SPOTTER NETWORK EXPECTED
AND LIKELY TO BE REQUIRED INTO THE EARLY MORNING
HOURS ON WEDNESDAY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.
WEDNESDAY...THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL...HIGH WIND POTENTIAL.
THURSDAY...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL...HEAVY
RAIN POTENTIAL.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY...THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE ONGOING EARLY WEDNESDAY BEFORE SHIFTING
FURTHER EAST EARLY IN THE DAY.  ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORM
CHANCES RETURN THURSDAY WITH AN INCREASE IN COVERAGE AND INTENSITY
EXPECTED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.  SEVERE WEATHER WILL BE POSSIBLE
ALONG WITH AREAS OF FLOODING GIVEN THE EXPECTED RAINFALL.  AN
UNSETTLED PATTERN REMAINS INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH CONTINUED
THUNDERSTORM CHANCES.

WWW.SRH.NOAA.GOV/TULSA CONTAINS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 26, 10:18 AM CST, 2 hours 22 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
1118 AM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

OKZ064-065-261715-
OKFUSKEE OK-CREEK OK-
1118 AM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN OKFUSKEE AND CREEK
COUNTIES UNTIL 1215 PM CDT...

AT 1117 AM CDT...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER AVERY...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.

NICKEL SIZE HAIL AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IN OR NEAR THE PATH INCLUDE...
BRISTOW...                        DRUMRIGHT...
OILTON...                         DEPEW...
SLICK...                          SHAMROCK...
MILFAY...                         SILVER CITY...

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 178 AND 199.

THIS STORM MAY INTENSIFY...SO BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO
STATIONS AND AVAILABLE TELEVISION STATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

LAT...LON 3615 9662 3616 9639 3573 9620 3559 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 1617Z 235DEG 19KT 3588 9673

69

Special weather statement, Apr 26, 11:15 AM CST, 1 hour 25 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
1215 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

OKZ064-261745-
CREEK OK-
1215 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN CREEK COUNTY UNTIL
1245 PM CDT...

AT 1215 PM CDT...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 4 MILES NORTHWEST
OF DEPEW...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.

DIME SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IN OR NEAR THE PATH INCLUDE...
BRISTOW...                        DEPEW...
SHAMROCK...                       MILFAY...

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 178 AND 205.

LAT...LON 3593 9662 3615 9643 3597 9619 3572 9654
      3578 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 1715Z 221DEG 25KT 3584 9656

69

Special weather statement, Apr 26, 11:23 AM CST, 1 hour 17 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
1223 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

OKZ064-065-261800-
OKFUSKEE OK-CREEK OK-
1223 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN OKFUSKEE AND
SOUTHERN CREEK COUNTIES UNTIL 100 PM CDT...

AT 1223 PM CDT...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 3 MILES NORTH OF
PADEN...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

DIME SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IN OR NEAR THE PATH INCLUDE...
BRISTOW...                        BOLEY...
DEPEW...                          PADEN...
SLICK...                          WELTY...
MILFAY...

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 178 AND 196.

THIS STORM MAY INTENSIFY...SO BE CERTAIN TO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO
STATIONS AND AVAILABLE TELEVISION STATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

LAT...LON 3583 9662 3594 9613 3544 9644 3546 9644
      3546 9647 3543 9650 3543 9652 3546 9654
      3544 9657 3543 9656 3542 9656 3541 9654
      3540 9653 3539 9655 3541 9658 3540 9662
      3564 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 207DEG 36KT 3556 9655

69

Local storm report, Apr 26, 12:08 PM CST, 32 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
108 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

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

1250 PM     HAIL             BRISTOW                 35.83N 96.39W
04/26/2016  E1.00 INCH       CREEK              OK   TRAINED SPOTTER

            HALF INCH TO INCH SIZE HAIL ON EAST SIDE OF BRISTOW.

&&

AEJ

Special weather statement, Apr 26, 12:15 PM CST, 25 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
115 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

OKZ054-055-059-060-064-261900-
CREEK OK-TULSA OK-PAWNEE OK-WASHINGTON OK-OSAGE OK-
115 PM CDT TUE APR 26 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN OSAGE...SOUTHEASTERN
PAWNEE...SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHEASTERN CREEK AND CENTRAL
TULSA COUNTIES UNTIL 200 PM CDT...

AT 114 PM CDT...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED OVER KELLYVILLE...
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

DIME SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH
THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IN OR NEAR THE PATH INCLUDE...
TULSA...                          SAND SPRINGS...
OWASSO...                         SAPULPA...
JENKS...                          SKIATOOK...
CATOOSA...                        COLLINSVILLE...
MANNFORD...                       SPERRY...
KELLYVILLE...                     AVANT...
WESTPORT...                       SLICK...
TURLEY...                         WALNUT CREEK STATE PARK...
KEYSTONE STATE PARK...            GRAY...
WOLCO...

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 44 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 197 AND 230.

LAT...LON 3638 9581 3618 9581 3578 9627 3613 9645
      3657 9604
TIME...MOT...LOC 1814Z 217DEG 39KT 3596 9622

69

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 34 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:39 UTC.

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Event by event

42 thunderstorm wind, 18 tornado, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Tulsa

When: April 26, 12:40 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1.93 mi W of Broken Arrow Arpk
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.046, -95.904

Tornado, Osage

When: April 26, 8:44 PM CST to 8:49 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 8.45 mi SE of Gray Horse to 8.11 mi NW of Hominy
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.8 mi
Path width: 450 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.454, -96.556

This tornado uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When: April 26, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 0.65 mi W of Bristow
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.829, -96.391

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and damaged outbuildings.

Tornado, Osage

When: April 26, 8:52 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 6.58 mi NW of Hominy Arpt to 1.13 mi NW of Wynona
Rating: EF1
Path length: 6.9 mi
Path width: 900 yd
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.507, -96.449

This tornado damaged outbuildings, damaged a mobile home, and snapped or uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pawnee

When: April 26, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Pawnee County, 0.72 mi SSE of Cleveland
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.310, -96.466

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs, and damaged the roofs of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: April 26, 8:57 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 4 mi W of Pawhuska
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.670, -96.402

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged an oil derrick, damaged several homes, uprooted trees, and blew down power poles west and northwest of Pawhuska.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pawnee

When: April 26, 8:59 PM CST
Where: Pawnee County, 3.33 mi S of Cleveld Keystone Arp
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.172, -96.351

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and uprooted small trees.

Tornado, Pawnee

When: April 26, 9:00 PM CST to 9:06 PM CST
Where: Pawnee County, 2.78 mi W of Appalachia to 3.12 mi NE of Appalachia
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.4 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Continued into: Osage, Ok (TSA)
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.176, -96.330

This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. In Pawnee County, this tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and damaged homes. A large tree fell onto two cars, destroying them. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Tornado, Creek

When: April 26, 9:00 PM CST to 9:05 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 2.7 mi NW of Kellyville to 3.67 mi W of Sapulpa
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.6 mi
Path width: 550 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.975, -96.257

This tornado damaged a church, damaged several homes, and snapped or uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: April 26, 9:03 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 0.55 mi W of Nelagoney
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.630, -96.240

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a car port.

Tornado, Osage

When: April 26, 9:06 PM CST to 9:08 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 4.12 mi ESE of Prue to 5.25 mi E of Prue
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.6 mi
Path width: 600 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.217, -96.248

This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Osage County, this tornado destroyed boat docks on Keystone Lake, damaged homes, and uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:18 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 0.65 mi SW of Red Fork
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.093, -96.037

Thunderstorm wind gusted to 60 mph at I-44 and 49th West Avenue.

Tornado, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:18 PM CST to 9:25 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1.17 mi NE of Bozarth to 3.31 mi S of Tulsa
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.8 mi
Path width: 600 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.093, -96.006

This tornado developed just west of Highway 75 and moved east northeast. It damaged a church and homes west of the Arkansas River, and snapped trees and power poles on Riverside Drive just east of the river. Homes were damaged, trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were blown down between Riverside Drive to near Harvard Avenue, where the tornado lifted. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: April 26, 9:18 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 5.94 mi SSW of Skiatook Arpt
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.273, -96.067

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home and blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:18 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 0.81 mi NE of Bozarth
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.087, -96.008

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and uprooted small trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:23 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1.63 mi WNW of West Tulsa
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.159, -96.047

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 72 mph were measured in west Tulsa.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:23 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 0.96 mi NE of Bozarth
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.089, -96.006

Thunderstorm wind gusted to 60 mph at Highway 75 and I-44.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:25 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2.82 mi WSW of Bixby
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.928, -95.922

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and damaged the roofs of homes.

Tornado, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:26 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1.05 mi SW of Bixby to 1.76 mi E of Bixby
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.7 mi
Path width: 350 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.941, -95.895

This tornado damaged industrial buildings, damaged the roofs of homes, and blew down trees and power lines. Based on this damaged, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 0.46 mi ESE of Sperry
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.297, -95.992

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees. Some trees fell onto vehicles and homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: April 26, 9:35 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 2.55 mi ENE of Copan
Measured: 76 kt (87 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.910, -95.885

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Copan measured 88 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. The roofs of several homes were damaged and trees were uprooted in this area.

Tornado, Tulsa

When: April 26, 9:36 PM CST to 9:38 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4.33 mi NNE of Leonard to 4.78 mi NNE of Leonard
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.8 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Continued into: Wagoner, Ok (TSA)
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.979, -95.774

This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. In Tulsa County, this tornado damaged homes and snapped or uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When: April 26, 9:37 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 4.38 mi NNE of Broken Arrow
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.110, -95.755

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Tornado, Wagoner

When: April 26, 9:38 PM CST to 9:39 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 3.52 mi SW of Oneta to 3.35 mi SW of Oneta
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.982, -95.762

This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Wagoner County, this tornado snapped large tree limbs. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, McIntosh

When: April 26, 9:42 PM CST
Where: McIntosh County, 3 mi NNE of Hanna
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.240, -95.860

Strong thunderstorm wind severely damaged a barn. Roadway signs were bent to the ground near the Eufaula Exit on the Indian Nation Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind, McIntosh

When: April 26, 10:04 PM CST
Where: McIntosh County, 1.77 mi SW of Wells
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.310, -95.590

Thunderstorm wind gusted to 65 mph on Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When: April 26, 10:05 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 0.32 mi N of Foyil
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.435, -95.520

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, McIntosh

When: April 26, 10:08 PM CST
Where: McIntosh County, 3 mi S of Checotah
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.387, -95.520

Thunderstorm wind gusted to 70 mph south of town.

Thunderstorm Wind, McIntosh

When: April 26, 10:10 PM CST
Where: McIntosh County, 2.7 mi NNW of Checotah
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.464, -95.544

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs southwest and west of town.

Tornado, McIntosh

When: April 26, 10:11 PM CST to 10:19 PM CST
Where: McIntosh County, 2.7 mi NNW of Checotah to 1.7 mi NNE of Shady Grove
Rating: EF1
Path length: 7.5 mi
Path width: 400 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.468, -95.531

This tornado damaged the roofs of numerous homes and businesses in Checotah, damaged outbuildings, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Tornado, Craig

When: April 26, 10:16 PM CST to 10:26 PM CST
Where: Craig County, 5.26 mi NNW of White Oak to 2.49 mi NNW of Kelso
Rating: EF0
Path length: 10.1 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.692, -95.299

This tornado uprooted trees and damaged outbuildings. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When: April 26, 10:19 PM CST
Where: Choctaw County, 2 mi NW of Hugo
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.041, -95.545

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Hugo measured 64 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskogee

When: April 26, 10:25 PM CST
Where: Muskogee County, 0.8 mi NNW of Martin
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.581, -95.325

Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed outbuildings, damaged the roofs of homes, and uprooted trees between the county line and the Muskogee Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind, Craig

When: April 26, 10:27 PM CST
Where: Craig County, 3.62 mi NNW of Kelso
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.750, -95.118

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and damaged outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pushmataha

When: April 26, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Pushmataha County, 0.85 mi E of Rattan
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Post Office
Coordinates: 34.201, -95.405

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees, damaged outbuildings, snapped power poles, and damaged the roof of a home in and around town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When: April 26, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, Porter
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.870, -95.520

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When: April 26, 10:31 PM CST
Where: Choctaw County, 1.38 mi N of Spencerville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.150, -95.350

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pushmataha

When: April 26, 10:33 PM CST
Where: Pushmataha County, 0.39 mi E of Rattan
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.200, -95.413

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of several homes.

Tornado, Muskogee

When: April 26, 10:34 PM CST to 10:39 PM CST
Where: Muskogee County, 4.2 mi S of Braggs to 3.23 mi SE of Camp Gruber
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.1 mi
Path width: 800 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.610, -95.213

This tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees, damaged buildings at Greenleaf State Park, and snapped power poles. The end point is estimated based on radar data as the tornado moved onto Camp Gruber, which was inaccessible to the survey team. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Tornado, Mayes

When: April 26, 10:35 PM CST to 10:41 PM CST
Where: Mayes County, 2.66 mi S of Strang to 0.76 mi NNE of Spavinaw
Rating: EF0
Path length: 4.7 mi
Path width: 750 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.382, -95.129

This tornado uprooted a few trees, snapped numerous large tree limbs, and damaged outbuildings. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 75 to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskogee

When: April 26, 10:38 PM CST
Where: Muskogee County, 3.07 mi NNW of Webbers Falls
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.563, -95.141

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Tornado, Cherokee

When: April 26, 10:46 PM CST to 10:55 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, 2.01 mi S of Qualls to 1.69 mi NNE of Cookson Tenkiller Ar
Rating: EF1
Path length: 7.2 mi
Path width: 700 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.691, -95.044

This tornado destroyed outbuildings, destroyed a boat dock on Lake Tenkiller, damaged homes, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: April 26, 10:57 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, 1.6 mi SE of Standing Rock
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.734, -94.899

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees.

Tornado, Delaware

When: April 26, 10:58 PM CST to 11:09 PM CST
Where: Delaware County, 0.44 mi WNW of Twin Oaks to 0.84 mi SW of Colcord
Rating: EF1
Path length: 10.1 mi
Path width: 850 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.203, -94.857

This tornado destroyed outbuildings, damaged the roofs of homes, snapped or uprooted trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When: April 26, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Cherokee County, 6 mi S of Eldon
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.843, -94.830

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large trees.

Tornado, Pushmataha

When: April 26, 11:03 PM CST to 11:05 PM CST
Where: Pushmataha County, 8.61 mi SSE of Nolia to 7.44 mi SSE of Nolia
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.5 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Property damage: $125,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 34.385, -95.072

This tornado destroyed a chicken house, destroyed an outbuilding, and snapped or uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pushmataha

When: April 26, 11:05 PM CST
Where: Pushmataha County, 8.14 mi S of Fewell
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 34.403, -95.048

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees.

Tornado, Ottawa

When: April 26, 11:07 PM CST to 11:10 PM CST
Where: Ottawa County, 5.06 mi S of Peoria to 4.78 mi SSE of Peoria
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.6 mi
Path width: 350 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.848, -94.652

This tornado damaged a home, destroyed outbuildings, destroyed farm equipment, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: April 26, 11:08 PM CST
Where: Ottawa County, 5.59 mi SSE of Peoria
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.844, -94.636

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adair

When: April 26, 11:09 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 1.19 mi E of Bidding Spgs
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.803, -94.749

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When: April 26, 11:10 PM CST
Where: Delaware County, 0.48 mi NE of Jay
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.426, -94.795

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a baseball field and buildings in town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adair

When: April 26, 11:10 PM CST
Where: Adair County, 5 mi W of Stilwell
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.820, -94.719

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and damaged a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: April 26, 11:11 PM CST
Where: Ottawa County, 4.73 mi SE of Peoria
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.865, -94.618

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and uprooted small trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Le Flore

When: April 26, 11:12 PM CST
Where: Le Flore County, 0.76 mi NW of Cowlington
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.309, -94.788

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When: April 26, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Delaware County, 8 mi E of Jay
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.420, -94.656

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Le Flore

When: April 26, 11:20 PM CST
Where: Le Flore County, 1 mi W of Spiro
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.230, -94.648

Thunderstorm wind gusted to 75 mph west of Spiro.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When: April 26, 11:20 PM CST
Where: Ottawa County, 1.64 mi WNW of Wyandotte
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.805, -94.759

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees in the Twin Bridges area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sequoyah

When: April 26, 11:22 PM CST
Where: Sequoyah County, 2.24 mi N of Foreman
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.362, -94.638

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Tornado, Sequoyah

When: April 26, 11:23 PM CST to 11:29 PM CST
Where: Sequoyah County, 2.66 mi N of Foreman to 2.77 mi SW of Roland
Rating: EF1
Path length: 4.3 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.368, -94.626

This tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and damaged the roofs of several homes. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adair

When: April 26, 11:25 PM CST
Where: Adair County, Stilwell
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.820, -94.630

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Le Flore

When: April 26, 11:40 PM CST
Where: Le Flore County, Poteau
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.050, -94.620

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged buildings in town.

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.

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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: 629095, 632396, 629098, 632401, 629101, 632862, 632864, 632402, 632408, 629104, 632405, 629108, 632416, 632863, 632866, 629117, 629118, 632867, 632420, 629120, 629122, 632421, 629123, 632423, 629124, 629125, 629126, 629127, 632868, 632424, 632426, 629128, 632870, 632878, 629130, 629132, 629133, 629134, 632430, 632433, and more.