Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, June 15, 2019

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, June 15, 2019
Start: 2019-06-15T18:10
End: 2019-06-15T22:57
Location: Oklahoma

June 15, 2019 · NWS OUN · 30 events in 13 counties and zones

A dryline and a cold front combined to produce numerous severe thunderstorms on the 15th.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $203,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 30

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.

A dryline and a cold front combined to produce numerous severe thunderstorms on the 15th.

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 Jun 15, 2:07 PM CST, 4 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 15, 2:07 PM CST, 4 hours 3 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
307 PM CDT Sat Jun 15 2019

.DISCUSSION...
Storm development is expected to continue in the high plains of
eastern NM and CO and then near a dryline in the Panhandles into
west TX. These storms will move towards the area moving into western
portions of the fa this evening. Other storms could also develop
near a boundary in northern OK late this afternoon and evening. All
the storms are expected to develop into one or more thunderstorm
complexes that move across portions of the area this evening into
early Sunday. These storms could become severe beginning late this
afternoon and continuing into the overnight hours. Initially, large
hail and strong winds will be the main threats but the potential for
damaging winds will increase later this evening with the potential
for large hail decreasing. Heavy rain/flooding will also be a
concern in some areas tonight.

What happens Sunday will be impacted by what occurs later today into
early Sunday. Showers/storms do appear likely Sunday afternoon/night
due to a shortwave moving across OK. Storm development may also be
aided by any lingering boundaries and/or MCVs from tonight's
convection. Enough recovery of the airmass over the area could
happen that some strong/severe storms could develop late Sunday
afternoon/night.

Another round of showers/storms will be possible Monday evening into
early Tuesday and then again Tuesday night into early Wednesday
mainly from convection developing in the high plains and then moving
into the fa. However, a frontal boundary could be just south of the
Red River at least on Monday which some storm development near the
boundary could be possible in S portions of the fa as well. There
could also be other lingering boundaries, etc in/near the fa from
the previous night's convection early next week. Off and on rain
chances will continue across at least portions of the fa into next
weekend. Heavy rain/flooding and strong to severe storms will also
remain possible next week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  68  85  65  84 /  80  30  60  30
Hobart OK         67  87  65  87 /  80  30  50  20
Wichita Falls TX  71  89  68  88 /  70  30  60  30
Gage OK           63  83  61  83 /  60  30  30  10
Ponca City OK     67  83  64  83 /  80  30  50  30
Durant OK         72  86  69  84 /  60  40  70  60

&&

.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
TX...None.
&&

25/09

Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 15, 5:09 PM CST, 1 hour 1 minute before

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Norman OK
609 PM CDT Sat Jun 15 2019

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-161200-
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-
609 PM CDT Sat Jun 15 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern...
western...central...and southern Oklahoma...and western north
Texas.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight...

.Thunderstorms...
Storms have developed in west Texas and the Panhandles. These
storms will move into portions of western Oklahoma and western
north Texas, and continue moving east across the area tonight.
Another area for possible development will be near a boundary
across portions of northern Oklahoma. Severe storms will develop
this evening, and continue into the overnight hours. There is an
Enhanced Risk of severe storms across most of Oklahoma and
western north Texas with a Slight Risk in the far north and the
southeast. Initially, large hail up to the size of tennis balls
and damaging winds will be the main threats. However, the main
threat will shift this evening to damaging winds, possibly
reaching 80 mph or higher in some areas. Torrential rain from the
storms may also lead to areas of flooding, mainly late this
evening and overnight.

.SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT...

Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across the
area should prepare for severe weather operations through
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...

.Thunderstorms...
On Sunday, a Slight Risk covers portions of central and southern
Oklahoma, and most of western north Texas. What happens Sunday
will be affected by the storms that occur Saturday night, so
there is some uncertainty. Large hail and damaging winds will be
the main concerns with severe storms Sunday.

Thunderstorm chances will continue off and on next week, with
strong to severe storms remaining possible.

.Heavy Rainfall...
Locally heavy rainfall may result in flooding across portions of
Oklahoma through next week.

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The radar

The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 105 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:08 UTC.

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Event by event

16 thunderstorm wind, 8 hail, 6 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Dewey

When: June 15, 6:10 PM CST
Where: Dewey County, 4.68 mi ESE of Taloga
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.020, -98.880

Hail, Dewey

When: June 15, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Dewey County, 5.33 mi SW of Hucmac
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.000, -98.850

Hail, Dewey

When: June 15, 6:51 PM CST
Where: Dewey County, 0.56 mi W of Seiling
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.150, -98.930

Hail, Dewey

When: June 15, 6:57 PM CST
Where: Dewey County, 0.56 mi W of Seiling
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.150, -98.930

Thunderstorm Wind, Harmon

When: June 15, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Harmon County, 3.41 mi W of Gould
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.670, -99.830

Hollis mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beckham

When: June 15, 7:35 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 4.01 mi E of Erick
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.200, -99.800

Thunderstorm Wind, Harmon

When: June 15, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Harmon County, 2.84 mi W of Gould
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.670, -99.820

Tornado, Dewey

When: June 15, 7:40 PM CST to 7:49 PM CST
Where: Dewey County, 2.83 mi SE of Putnam to 3.32 mi S of Putnam
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Continued into: Custer, Ok (OUN)
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.833, -98.932

Storm spotters and chasers observed a tornado develop southeast of Putman. A few tree branches and tree limbs were broken as the tornado moved west and southwest. The tornado crossed into Custer County about a mile west of US-183 where a wooden cross member was broken on a power pole at the county line.

Hail, Dewey

When: June 15, 7:41 PM CST
Where: Dewey County, 7.03 mi WSW of Oakwood
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.900, -98.820

Tornado, Custer

When: June 15, 7:49 PM CST to 7:50 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 11.75 mi NNW of Custer City to 11.63 mi NNW of Custer City
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.15 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.812, -98.974

This tornado crossed into Custer County from Dewey County breaking a wooden cross member on a power pole on the county line. The tornado moved south less than one quarter of a mile before dissipating.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beckham

When: June 15, 8:06 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 0.69 mi N of Elk City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.420, -99.420

Estimated by spotter.

Tornado, Custer

When: June 15, 8:06 PM CST to 8:13 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 9.04 mi NNW of Custer City to 4.34 mi WNW of Custer City
Rating: EF2
Path length: 6.25 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Property damage: $80,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.769, -98.969

A tornado developed along US Highway 183 near County Road E0860 Road and moved south along US-183. The roof of one house was removed and more than a dozen power poles were downed between E0870 Road and E0880 Road. The tornado continued south and then turned generally southeast dissipating near E0910 Road about 1.25 miles east of US-183. The RaXPol mobile research radar observed the last portion of the tornado life cycle and preliminary investigations noted that the tornadic circulation weakened at 9:13:55 pm CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beckham

When: June 15, 8:11 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 2.36 mi ENE of Elk City
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.420, -99.380

Power flashes also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beckham

When: June 15, 8:15 PM CST
Where: Beckham County, 1.78 mi NE of Elk City
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 35.430, -99.400

Elk city regional airport.

Hail, Major

When: June 15, 8:16 PM CST
Where: Major County, 2.76 mi S of Bouse Junction
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.380, -98.890

South of Bouse junction on Hwy 281.

Tornado, Custer

When: June 15, 8:16 PM CST to 8:18 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 7.72 mi NW of Custer City to 7.32 mi NW of Custer City
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.3 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.740, -98.976

The RaXPol mobile research radar observed a second tornado from 9:16:06 to 9:17:20 pm CDT northwest of where the previous tornado had dissipated. This radar signature likely corresponds to tree damage noted along County Roads E0880 and N2250 to the west of US-183.

Hail, Custer

When: June 15, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 7.49 mi NW of Custer City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.740, -98.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Kiowa

When: June 15, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Kiowa County, (Hbr)hobart Airport
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.990, -99.050

Hail, Custer

When: June 15, 8:32 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 7.49 mi NW of Custer City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.740, -98.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Washita

When: June 15, 8:33 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 0.69 mi N of (Csm)clinton Sherman Airport
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 35.350, -99.200

Measured at Clinton/Sherman airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washita

When: June 15, 8:35 PM CST
Where: Washita County, 3.96 mi WNW of Bessie
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.410, -99.050

Tornado, Custer

When: June 15, 8:42 PM CST to 8:45 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 5.05 mi WNW of Custer City to 4.78 mi W of Custer City
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.5 mi
Path width: 400 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.686, -98.964

A fourth tornado occurred along US-183, moving generally south from just north of of E0920 Road to SW of the US-183/Oklahoma Highway 33 intersection. An outbuilding was destroyed with pieces of tin blown for several hundred yards. One house had roof damage and a number of trees were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: June 15, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 5.53 mi N of Custer City
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.740, -98.880

Windows blown out of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: June 15, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 4.17 mi WSW of Weatherford
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.510, -98.770

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: June 15, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Caddo County, 0.56 mi W of Ft Cobb Res Dam
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.160, -98.460

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: June 15, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 1.14 mi W of Lawton
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.610, -98.410

Large trees damaged or uprooted, light structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grady

When: June 15, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Grady County, Bridge Creek
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.230, -97.720

A 6-8 inch diameter tree snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind, McClain

When: June 15, 10:06 PM CST
Where: McClain County, 0.56 mi W of Newcastle
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.250, -97.610

Numerous large trees damaged, light structural damage in town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cleveland

When: June 15, 10:20 PM CST
Where: Cleveland County, 1.53 mi E of Moore
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.338, -97.463

Garage door blown in. Time estimated.

Tornado, Lincoln

When: June 15, 10:51 PM CST to 10:57 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 8.03 mi NW of Jacktown to 6.11 mi NNW of Jacktown
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.2 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $60,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.579, -97.115

Lincoln County Emergency Management reported a path of damage from a tornado along 108th Street (E0990 Road) from just west of E3310 Road to just east of Fowler Road (N3340). From there, the tornado turned northeast and dissipated northeast of E0980 Road and N3350 Road. A few homes received roof and/or siding damage, barns and other outbuildings were damaged or destroyed and power poles were damaged.

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.
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.

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The same day elsewhere

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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: 834113, 834114, 834115, 834116, 834117, 834118, 834119, 837301, 834120, 837302, 834124, 837306, 834125, 834128, 834236, 837308, 834272, 834273, 834274, 834275, 834276, 837309, 834277, 834278, 834279, 834280, 834281, 834282, 840985, 837313.