Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Oklahoma, May 20 to 21, 2019

Oklahoma City television storm chasers observed a tornado estimated to be about 6 miles northwest of Cashion. The tornado lasted for about one minute and no damage was reported.

A tornado was observed by OKC television storm chasers and helicopters to the north of Cashion. No damage was reported, and the path was estimated using landscape comparisons from helicopter video.

A second tornado was observed at the same time as a longer track tornado north of Cashion. No damage was reported and the tornado location was estimated.

Oklahoma City television coverage broadcast a tornado that developed 3 miles west of Crescent and moved north-northeast to 5 miles north of Crescent. Emergency Management officials reported that the roof was blown off a barn near County Road 72 and Rockwell Avenue. No other damage was reported.

A well-developed tornado formed south of the ongoing tornado to the northwest of Crescent. No damage was reported and the path was estimated.

Two power poles and trees were damaged by a brief tornado near State Highway 51 and Kelley Avenue. A truck was also pushed into a ditch.

A tornado developed about 6 miles west-southwest of Perry and moved to about 4 miles west of Perry. Barns and a home were damaged just east of the intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 164.

An Oklahoma City television storm chaser observed a brief tornado to his southeast from US-81 4.5 miles south of Hennessey. No damage was reported.

Multiple storm chasers observed a tornado estimated to be about 3 miles southwest of Hollis. No damage was reported.

An Oklahoma City television chaser observed a second brief tornado to his east-southeast from US-81 5 miles south of Hennessey. No damage was reported.

Flood water flowing over Hwy 81.

Flood waters flowing over Hwy 11.

An off-duty NWS employee observed a brief tornado estimated to be about 3 miles east-northeast of Hollis. No damage was reported.

A storm chaser on Oklahoma Highway 51 observed and recorded a tornado developing to his northwest as a thunderstorm interacted with a strong cold front. Although the chaser was only a few hundred yards southwest of the tornado, he was on the cold side of the front and had reported that the temperature had dropped from 73 to 57 just moments before the tornado developed. The tornado moved into northwestern Logan County before dissipating. No damage was reported.

A storm chaser observed and recorded a tornado that developed in northeast Kingfisher County and moved into northwest Logan County north of Oklahoma Highway 51 and southwest of Marshall. No damage was reported.

Multiple storm chasers observed a brief tornado estimated to be about 2 miles north-northeast of Gould. No damage was reported.

A spotter reported a tornado developing near Bison Road and Eason Road in southeasten Garfield County, then moved northeast into Noble County. No damage was reported in Garfield County.

This tornado moved from Garfield County into Noble County to the south of Lucien. The tornado heavily damaged a house and a barn to the south-southeast of Lucien as it moved northeast. The tornado dissipated about 2.5 miles east of Lucien.

A storm chaser reported a brief tornado that produced some tree damage in northern Logan County. The tornado was estimated to be about 4 miles west-southwest of Orlando.

A highly visible tornado developed about 8 miles southwest of Mangum, then moved northeast through the northwestern and northern portions of Mangum before dissipating about 3.5 miles north of Mangum just east of Oklahoma Highway 34. The beginning of the tornado path was in rural areas and the valley and terrain around the Salt Fork of the Red River and damage was mainly to trees. However as the tornado moved through the northwest side of Mangum and adjacent areas, many outbuildings were destroyed and at least one home just northwest of town had much of it's roof removed. The maximum damage in and near Mangum was consistent with an EF2 rating, although many indications (including research radar data from the Center for Severe Weather Research) indicate that the tornado was likely stronger in the rural areas southwest of Mangum.

Several roads in northern Garfield county under water. Barricades were being deployed. Radar estimates indicated an area from Enid to Breckenridge to Hunter may have received the highest impacts.

A storm chaser observed a brief tornado in eastern Noble County, reported to be about 4 miles south-southwest of Sooner Lake. No damage was reported and the specific location is estimated.

Multiple storm chasers reported a brief tornado estimated to be about 1 mile southwest of Granite. No damage was reported.

Road impassable due to an estimated 5 inches of water over road.

Multiple storm spotters and storm chasers observed a brief tornado estimated to be about 4 miles north-northeast of Lone Wolf. No damage was reported.

Water was rushing over Highway 64.

Flash flooding in town streets.

Water entering buildings.

Clinton/Sherman airport.

Highway 81 closed due to flowing flood water.

Water rescues from homes taking place.

Water completely covering the roadway on Hwy 152.

Sundance airport.

Several roadways closed due to flash flooding, including Hwy 183 and Market.

Hwy 18 was underwater in multiple spots.

Some streets barricaded due to flooding. Water in a few homes.

Several inches of water flowing over the road at SW 44th and Sarah Road.

Water and debris on the roadway at Highway 66. The highway was closed by ODOT.

Public reported by phone call.

Estimated gust.

Highway 18 closed at 840 road. Bridge is completely underwater.

A tornado from a Quasi-Linear Convective System (QLCS) developed south of Interstate 35 and Ladd Road. At least four outbuildings were damaged and a number of trees snapped as the tornado moved northeast. The tornado crossed the Canadian River into Cleveland County near Noble.

This tornado developed in McClain County and crossed the Canadian River into Cleveland County. It produced some light tree damage on the northeast side of Noble before dissipating.

A tornado with a Quasi-Linear Convective system developed near E Alameda Street between 48th Avenue NE and 60th Avenue NE. It moved north-northeast to just east of 60th Avenue NE and Rock Creek Road, then turned north and then northwest dissipating about one-half mile northwest of 60th Avenue NE and Tecumseh Road. A number of trees were damaged along the path.

A QLCS tornado developed just west of the intersection of 84th Avenue NE and Franklin Road and moved about one-quarter mile northeast damaging trees and causing roof damage to a barn.

A QLCS tornado developed southwest of SE 104th Street and Indian Meridian Road in far southeast Oklahoma City and moved just south of due east dissipating after crossing Triple XXX Road. One outbuilding was heavily damaged near Triple XXX Road and a number of trees were damaged along the path.

This QLCS tornado developed north of Interstate 40 about 1 mile east of Dale and moved north-northwest and then turned northeast to just west of Wolverine Road and Bethel Road. One mobile home was destroyed and several outbuildings were severely damaged on Westech Road near the beginning of the tornado path. Otherwise damage was generally to trees along the path.

This QLCS tornado developed just south of the Pottawatomie-Lincoln County line, damaging trees as it moved north-northwest immediately moving into Lincoln County.

This QLCS tornado developed in Pottawatomie County just south of the Lincoln County line, and immediately moved into Lincoln County. The tornado moved north-northwest and then northeast dissipating about 1.5 miles east of Meeker. There were two outbuildings damaged and a number of trees along the path.

Marshall County Emergency Management reported a waterspout occurred with a QLCS storm over Lake Texoma that was estimated to be about 4 miles southwest of McBride. The waterspout likely did not move onshore and no damage was reported.

A tornado developed in western Atoka County south of the community of Wilson and west-northwest of Boggy Depot State Park. A barn had significant roof damage on Bob White Lane and trees and power lines were downed along Bob White Lane and Artesian Lane.

A few roads are closed in Norman from high water.

Northern part of town evacuated because of flooding along Fitzgerald Creek.

Vehicle rescue. Highway 18 and 19th Ave due to road collapse.

Road closed south of 32nd at Stillwater Creek. Also several home and vehicle rescues within town.

Four to 6 inches of rainfall across Garfield County. Portions of SH-15, and SH-74 are closed due to flooding.

Five to 7 inches of rainfall, especially eastern half of Grant county. Parts of SH-11, US-60, and SH-74 closed due to flooding.

Five to 7 inches of rainfall across Kay county. Parts of SH-11, US-60, US-177, and SH-156 closed due to flooding.

Five to 7 inches of rainfall across Noble county. Parts of US-77, SH-15, US-64, and US-177 closed due to flooding.

Several roads across northwest Oklahoma county closed due to flooding.

A woman drove around barricades and the car stalled on the highway. Emergency workers took her to a Stillwater hospital where she later died.

A woman drove around a high water sign and her car was subsequently swept off the road into about 10 feet of water. Weather was clear and rains had stopped at time of incident.