Oklahoma, 2023

Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023 · NWS OUN · 185 events in 13 counties and zones

Broad troughing was present aloft across the Western US during the afternoon/evening of the 19th. An area of surface low-pressure slowly deepened and moved towards north-central Kansas, with dryline extending from central Kansas through western-north Texas by the late afternoon hours.

Where it happened

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

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  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
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  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Property damage
$9.8 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
185

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.

Broad troughing was present aloft across the Western US during the afternoon/evening of the 19th. An area of surface low-pressure slowly deepened and moved towards north-central Kansas, with dryline extending from central Kansas through western-north Texas by the late afternoon hours. A well-timed lead upper wave, combined with broken insolation, led to the development of a few supercell thunderstorms across central Oklahoma. Multiple instances of large to very large (>2 inches) hail, along with 18 tornadoes, occurred across central 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 Norman, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 19, 3:13 PM CST, 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 3:13 PM CST, 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
413 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...New LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 403 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

Continuing to monitor the movement of the dryline eastward through
Oklahoma and northern Texas, the ongoing fire weather conditions in
western Oklahoma and portions of western north Texas, as well as the
potential for severe weather this late afternoon and evening ahead
of the dryline. The dryline is currently positioned across
northwestern Oklahoma down through far western Oklahoma. Veering
winds throughout southwestern and northern Oklahoma will shift the
dryline further east as dry air gets advected into the region.
Meanwhile, southerly winds elsewhere continues to bring deep
moisture advection into the region, with mid to upper 60 degree
dewpoints across south central Oklahoma.

A 19Z special sounding has the cap weaker and shifting upward in
height, as well as deeper moisture arriving in the region,
indicating increasing potential for a storm or two to develop. With
the weakening elevated stability, precipitation chances have been
increased across southern and central Oklahoma. While storm coverage
is expected to remain fairly limited with the capping inversion
across the region, any storms that do develop have a decent
liklihood to be severe. Modest instability (CAPE > 2500 J/kg) as
well as shear (0-6km shear ~ 50kts) will likely result in
supercellular development, while strong cloud layer winds (~80kts)
will result in the development of large and possibly significant
hail. Strong winds will also be a concern with any storms that
develop (DCAPE > 1000 J/kg).

While low level shear will remain fairly low through the late
afternoon, there will be a window of time in the early evening with
the low level jet increasing but before prohibitive CIN develops
through the region that low level shear will increase (0-1km shear ~
30kts). This could result in an isolated tornado potential through
central Oklahoma.

Elsewhere, fire weather will continue to be a concern across western
and northern Oklahoma behind the dryline with single digit relative
humidities and gusty winds. As the low pressure cyclone moves
through southern Oklahoma, the strong surface pressure gradient
will result in strong southerly surface winds will increase across
northern and central Oklahoma, with widespread Advisory criteria
winds expected to persist until Thursday morning.

A cold front will begin moving into the region Thursday morning
northwest to southeast across the region. Showers and possibly some
elevated storms may develop along this cold front. With plenty of
elevated instability (MUCAPE > 2000 J/kg) and some shear (0-6km
shear > 20kts), some hail could occur with these storms.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through next Tuesday)
Issued at 412 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

The cold front will continue moving through Oklahoma and western
north Texas through Thursday into Thursday evening before stalling.
The timing and location of this front continues to vary between
model runs, with severe weather possible along and ahead of the
frontal boundary. These showers and storms will linger in the region
until the front shifts eastward with a second burst of cold air on
Friday.

Behind the cold front, much colder air is expected through the
weekend and into early next week. Average highs and lows will be
well below average, with a chance of some frost/freeze conditions in
far northern Oklahoma. While there is some uncertainty following
the exit of the upper level trough eastward over the weekend, the
next best chance of precipitation continues to be early next week
as moisture advection returns to the region and a series of upper
level shortwaves in a zonal flow.

Zwink

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1150 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

Mostly VFR conditions will persist through the TAF period. Gusty
southerly winds will veer throughout the overnight hours as a cold
front moves into the area. There is a low potential for
thunderstorms across much of the area this afternoon through the
overnight hours. Confidence in any storm affecting a TAF site is
very low at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  56  73  47  68 /  40  20  20  20
Hobart OK         53  75  45  70 /  10   0  10  10
Wichita Falls TX  64  77  49  72 /  30  10  20  10
Gage OK           44  70  42  68 /  10   0  20  10
Ponca City OK     56  74  45  69 /  40  10  10  10
Durant OK         65  79  54  70 /  10  70  50  30

&&

.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT this evening for OKZ004>006-
     009>011-014>017-021-022-033>036.

     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT Thursday for
     OKZ005>008-010>013-015-017>020-024>026.

TX...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT this evening for TXZ083-084-087.

&&

SHORT TERM...50
LONG TERM....50
AVIATION...13
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 19, 2:15 AM CST, 13 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Norman OK
315 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-200815-
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-
315 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

.Thunderstorms...
A few isolated thunderstorms may develop late this afternoon and
early evening along a dryline across portions of western and
central Oklahoma, and western north Texas. There will be a cap in
place which could hinder storm development but if storms develop,
severe weather will be possible large hail up to the size of
baseballs and wind gusts to 70 mph possible.

Additional thunderstorms could develop overnight into early
Thursday along and behind a cold front that is expected to move
across the area. Some of these elevated storms could become strong
to severe with hail the primary concern.

.Fire Weather...
Near critical to critical fire weather conditions are possible
behind the dryline this afternoon and early evening across
portions of western Oklahoma and western north Texas. A Red Flag
Warning is in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday...

.Thunderstorms...
Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible Thursday along and
behind the cold front that will continue to move across the area.
Small hail could be possible with the stronger storms Thursday
morning. Severe storms could then be possible Thursday afternoon
and evening in parts of southeast and south central Oklahoma with
large hail and damaging winds possible.

Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible across portions of
the area through Friday. After a brief break, thunderstorm chances
will return to portions of the area early next week.

.Fire Weather...
Elevated to maybe near critical fire weather conditions will
remain possible Thursday into Saturday mainly across portions of
western Oklahoma and western north Texas.

Get graphics and more details at weather.gov/norman...and follow
our weather forecast office on Twitter and Facebook.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 3:40 PM CST, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
440 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKZ023-027-192215-
Grady OK-Caddo OK-
440 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Grady and
southeastern Caddo Counties through 515 PM CDT...

At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Cement, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Chickasha, Cyril, Cement, Amber, Norge, Middleberg, Tabler, Agawam,
Ninnekah, and Laverty.

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 66 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3491 9822 3526 9787 3513 9767 3501 9767
      3483 9803
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 231DEG 37KT 3492 9805

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Mahale
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 3:45 PM CST, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
445 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

OKZ023-038-192215-
Caddo OK-Comanche OK-
445 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Comanche and southern Caddo Counties through 515 PM CDT...

At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meers, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Anadarko, Apache, Cyril, Cement, Meers, Lake Ellsworth, Lake
Lawtonka, Boone, Fort Sill, Stecker, eastern Wichita Mountains
Wildlife Refuge, and Mount Scott.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3479 9870 3486 9863 3486 9862 3487 9862
      3515 9834 3493 9812 3470 9858
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 231DEG 36KT 3481 9857

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Mahale

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 69 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:00 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

160 hail, 24 tornado, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:02 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.22 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.037, -97.949

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:03 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.63 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.034, -97.940

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:04 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.41 mi SW of Amber
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.121, -97.918

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:04 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.24 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.040, -97.940

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:06 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.24 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.040, -97.940

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:07 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.07 mi SE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.050, -97.930

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 4:08 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 3.64 mi NNE of Mt Scott
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.790, -98.510

Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time based on radar evidence.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:18 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.24 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.040, -97.940

Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time (between 1600-1610 CST) based on radar evidence.

Hail, Caddo

When
April 19, 4:20 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, 2.07 mi N of Apache
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.920, -98.360

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 4:28 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 8.5 mi W of Moore
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.349, -97.640

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:31 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.32 mi ESE of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.380, -97.580

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:37 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.38 mi SSW of Wheatland
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.381, -97.658

MPing report.

Hail, Caddo

When
April 19, 4:37 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, 1.83 mi ESE of Cement
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.930, -98.110

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:37 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 0.69 mi N of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Official NWS Observations
Coordinates
35.400, -97.600

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:39 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.82 mi N of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.445, -97.605

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:39 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 2.81 mi E of Blanchard
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.145, -97.611

Hail, Canadian

When
April 19, 4:40 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, Mustang
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.390, -97.720

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:40 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.97 mi SSW of Nichols Hills
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.523, -97.552

MPing report.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:41 PM CST
Where
McClain County, Blanchard
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.140, -97.660

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:43 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.77 mi E of Nichols Hills
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.550, -97.491

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:45 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 0.89 mi SE of Nichols Hills
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.540, -97.530

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:45 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.15 mi NNW of The Village
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.600, -97.560

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:46 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.85 mi SSE of Bridge Creek
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.180, -97.690

MPing report.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:47 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 2.58 mi N of Blanchard
Measured
3 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.177, -97.653

MPing report.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:47 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 2.19 mi NE of Blanchard
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.160, -97.630

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:47 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.76 mi SSE of Edmond
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.588, -97.444

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:49 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.79 mi WSW of Edmond
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.635, -97.545

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:49 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.87 mi S of Edmond
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.608, -97.480

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:49 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.63 mi W of Edmond
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.641, -97.562

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:49 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.45 mi N of The Village
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.620, -97.550

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.05 mi ESE of Edmond
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.639, -97.446

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.14 mi S of Edmond
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.619, -97.484

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.43 mi W of Edmond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.646, -97.541

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.89 mi WSW of Edmond
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.640, -97.530

MPing report.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:50 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 1.32 mi ENE of Blanchard
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.150, -97.640

Hailfall had ceased at time of report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:51 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.07 mi ESE of Edmond
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.644, -97.444

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:51 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.36 mi SSW of Arcadia Lake
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.594, -97.406

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 4:52 PM CST
Where
Grady County, Bridge Creek
Measured
2.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.230, -97.720

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:53 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.37 mi N of The Village
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.633, -97.559

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:53 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.31 mi WSW of Edmond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.637, -97.518

Hail, Caddo

When
April 19, 4:54 PM CST
Where
Caddo County, Ft Cobb
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.100, -98.440

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.78 mi NW of Edmond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.670, -97.500

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:55 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 1.32 mi WSW of Newcastle
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.240, -97.620

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.82 mi WNW of Edmond
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.660, -97.510

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:56 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.95 mi N of Arcadia Lake
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.707, -97.369

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:58 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.85 mi NW of Arcadia Lake
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.684, -97.424

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:58 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 0.7 mi E of Edmond
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.648, -97.468

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 4:58 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 3.45 mi S of Newcastle
Measured
2.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.200, -97.600

MPing report.

Hail, Logan

When
April 19, 4:59 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 8.56 mi SE of Seward
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.725, -97.368

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 4:59 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 5.12 mi NNW of Arcadia Lake
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.720, -97.400

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.22 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.037, -97.949

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 5:00 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 0.69 mi N of Newcastle
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.260, -97.600

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:01 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.45 mi N of The Village
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.620, -97.550

MPing report. Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time (between 1640-1650 CST) based on radar evidence.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:01 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.64 mi WSW of Edmond
Measured
2.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.630, -97.540

MPing report. Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time (between 1640-1650 CST) based on radar evidence.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:03 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.69 mi NNW of Edmond
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.702, -97.495

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:03 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.01 mi S of Nichols Hills
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.507, -97.544

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 5:04 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.63 mi SSE of Chickasha Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.034, -97.940

Hail, Canadian

When
April 19, 5:05 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 1.12 mi E of Yukon
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.500, -97.720

Hail, Canadian

When
April 19, 5:05 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, Yukon
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.500, -97.740

Relayed via social media. Time estimated via radar.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:05 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.73 mi WNW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.257, -97.499

MPing report.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 5:05 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 0.71 mi N of Newcastle
Measured
3 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.260, -97.602

Time estimated via radar.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:08 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.75 mi SW of Moore
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.310, -97.522

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:09 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.83 mi WSW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.240, -97.500

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:09 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 0.89 mi NW of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.540, -97.660

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:11 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.73 mi WNW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.257, -97.499

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:11 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.87 mi WNW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.256, -97.502

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:11 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.25 mi SW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.236, -97.484

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:12 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.88 mi NW of Noble
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.174, -97.420

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:12 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.73 mi WNW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.257, -97.499

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:12 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.55 mi W of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.249, -97.498

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:12 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.6 mi S of Norman
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.197, -97.442

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:12 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.26 mi WNW of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.227, -97.460

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:13 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.82 mi NNE of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.570, -97.640

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:13 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.56 mi SSE of Norman
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.199, -97.430

MPing report.

Hail, Canadian

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 3.93 mi E of Richland
Measured
2.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.580, -97.730

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.15 mi SSW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.220, -97.480

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.18 mi NW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.270, -97.500

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.13 mi SW of Moore
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.309, -97.531

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.61 mi SSE of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.199, -97.427

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.06 mi ENE of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.258, -97.454

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.15 mi ENE of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.256, -97.451

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:14 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.23 mi NNE of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.237, -97.433

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:15 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.82 mi WNW of The Village
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.580, -97.580

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:15 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.82 mi NNW of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.570, -97.660

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:15 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.09 mi NNW of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.292, -97.487

Hail, Logan

When
April 19, 5:16 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 4.82 mi SE of Guthrie
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.830, -97.360

MPing report. Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time (between 1700-1710 CST) based on radar evidence.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:16 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.94 mi S of Moore
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.312, -97.487

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:16 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.22 mi S of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.232, -97.468

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:16 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.49 mi ENE of (Oun)norman Westheimer Arpt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.264, -97.430

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:17 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.1 mi S of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.295, -97.489

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:18 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 0.98 mi NW of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.539, -97.664

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:18 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.94 mi S of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.312, -97.487

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:18 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.05 mi NE of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.245, -97.420

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:18 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 7.06 mi N of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.632, -97.664

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:19 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.6 mi WSW of Edmond
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.639, -97.505

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:21 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 5.42 mi N of (Pwa)wiley Post Apt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.608, -97.650

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:22 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 9.4 mi WNW of Edmond
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.690, -97.640

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:23 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.64 mi W of Edmond
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.641, -97.562

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:24 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 3.79 mi WSW of Edmond
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.635, -97.545

Hail, Canadian

When
April 19, 5:24 PM CST
Where
Canadian County, 4.36 mi E of Richland
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.572, -97.723

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 4.37 mi N of The Village
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.633, -97.559

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:28 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.77 mi W of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.339, -97.521

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:29 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.83 mi SE of Moore
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.317, -97.448

Hail, Logan

When
April 19, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Logan County, 2.94 mi S of Navina
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.758, -97.553

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 4.86 mi SW of Pocasset
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.145, -98.017

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:31 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.73 mi ENE of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.239, -97.359

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 5:33 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 4.15 mi S of Amber
Measured
3 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.100, -97.880

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:36 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.72 mi W of Moore
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.339, -97.520

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 5:47 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.15 mi NNE of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.368, -97.473

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:52 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.51 mi SW of (Tik)tinker Afb
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.385, -97.422

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 2.06 mi N of Amber
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.189, -97.887

MPing report.

Hail, Kingfisher

When
April 19, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Kingfisher County, Kingfisher
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
35.860, -97.930

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 5:59 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 6.51 mi S of Choctaw
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.396, -97.267

MPing report.

Hail, Tillman

When
April 19, 6:00 PM CST
Where
Tillman County, 0.69 mi N of Hollister
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
34.350, -98.870

Relayed via emergency manager.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 6:03 PM CST to 6:04 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.6 mi ENE of Moore to 4.89 mi ENE of Moore
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.32 mi
Path width
200 yd
Continued into
Oklahoma, Ok (OUN)
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.373, -97.419

The first tornado out the April 19th outbreak developed southeast of SE 89th Street and Sooner Road and moved north-northeast crossing into Oklahoma County. In Cleveland County, trees and a shed were damaged.

Tornado, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 6:04 PM CST to 6:08 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.71 mi SSW of (Tik)tinker Afb to 1.3 mi W of (Tik)tinker Afb
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.29 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.377, -97.416

The first tornado of the outbreak moved into Oklahoma County from Cleveland County. The tornado moved north-northeast with the east edge of the tornado brushing Air Depot Blvd before turning northwest and dissipating north of SE 59th Street between Sooner Road and Air Depot Blvd. Roof damage occurred at an industrial building along Air Depot Blvd, and a number of storage pods there were blown around by the tornado.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 6:07 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.48 mi SE of Amber
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.131, -97.829

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 6:12 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.32 mi ESE of Midwest City
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.450, -97.370

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 6:15 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 0.59 mi NW of Chattanooga
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.426, -98.658

MPing report.

Hail, Grady

When
April 19, 6:18 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 0.69 mi N of Tabler
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.050, -97.820

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 6:18 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 4.52 mi W of Lawton
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.615, -98.469

MPing report.

Tornado, Grady

When
April 19, 6:20 PM CST to 6:23 PM CST
Where
Grady County, 3.49 mi SE of Middleberg to 4.66 mi ESE of Middleberg
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.53 mi
Path width
200 yd
Continued into
McClain, Ok (OUN)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.073, -97.698

The second tornado of the outbreak developed along County Road 1340 about 1.5 miles west of the Grady-McClain County line. The tornado moved east along County Road 1340 destroying a small trailer and a small shed, and damaging trees and a power pole. The tornado moved into McClain County.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 6:23 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 1.2 mi SSW of Blanchard
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.123, -97.664

MPing report.

Hail, McClain

When
April 19, 6:23 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 0.89 mi SW of Blanchard
Measured
2.5 in hail
Reported by
Other Federal Agency
Coordinates
35.130, -97.670

Tornado, McClain

When
April 19, 6:23 PM CST to 6:26 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 3.77 mi NW of Dibble to 2.6 mi NNW of Dibble
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.4 mi
Path width
150 yd
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.073, -97.671

The second tornado of the outbreak moved into McClain County from Grady County along County Road near Sunny Side Road. it moved east along Sunny Side road causing tree damage and roof damage to at least one home before turning southeast and then south-southeast and damaging another home roof and destroying a carport as it crossed State Highway 76.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 6:25 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 1.82 mi ESE of Choctaw
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.480, -97.240

MPing report.

Tornado, McClain

When
April 19, 6:30 PM CST to 7:05 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 3.6 mi N of Dibble to 3.32 mi NW of Goldsby
Rating
EF3
Path length
10.9 mi
Path width
1,200 yd
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries
2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$4.0 million
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.082, -97.634

The third tornado of the outbreak, the Cole-Goldsby Tornado, was the most destructive of the outbreak. The multiple-vortex tornado touched down near Rockwell Avenue south of 260th Street and moved in an erratic path, generally east and east-northeast through Cole. Many homes and mobile homes were damaged or destroyed near and in Cole. A man was killed in a destroyed mobile home in the far western portion of Cole. A woman was injured in a nearby mobile home, but died of a heart attack on the way to the hospital (indirect fatality). EF3 rated damage was found to at least three homes on Portland Avenue and Main Street in Cole with most exterior walls removed.

After moving through Cole and crossing State Highway 74B, the tornado continued to move northeast, then becoming narrower and turning northerly as it past 290th Street/Chestnut Road, moving between Western Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue just west of the town of Goldsby and dissipating before reaching State Highway 9. It continued to produce roof damage (up to EF2) to homes and tree damage.

Tornado, McClain

When
April 19, 6:38 PM CST to 6:41 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 3.2 mi S of Blanchard to 3.6 mi W of Cole
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.2 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.094, -97.654

The fourth tornado of the outbreak caused tree and power pole damage west of Cole between State Highway 76 and Rockwell Avenue north of 260th Street.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 6:41 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.92 mi SSW of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.179, -97.453

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 6:42 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.6 mi SSW of Norman
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.184, -97.454

MPing report.

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 6:47 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 3.42 mi ENE of Geronimo
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.507, -98.330

MPing report.

Tornado, McClain

When
April 19, 6:47 PM CST to 6:53 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 1.83 mi ESE of Cole to 3.04 mi NNW of Washington
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.2 mi
Path width
400 yd
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.090, -97.540

While the Cole-Goldsby tornado was still ongoing, the fifth tornado of the outbreak developed to the south. This tornado touched down just northwest of 260th Street and Fernwood Road, initially moving southeast then curving northeast dissipating southeast of Santa Fe Avenue and State Highway 74B. The tornado partially unroofed a home, heavily damaged an outbuilding, and produced tree damage along the path.

Tornado, McClain

When
April 19, 6:55 PM CST to 7:05 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 0.27 mi ESE of Washington to 5.06 mi ENE of Washington
Rating
EF1
Path length
5.2 mi
Path width
700 yd
Continued into
Cleveland, Ok (OUN)
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.058, -97.476

The Washington-Slaugherville tornado, the sixth of the outbreak, formed on the east edge of Washington and moved east and northeast crossing Interstate 35, and then crossing the Canadian River into Cleveland County due west of Slaugherville. In McClain County, a few homes suffered roof damage, and numerous trees along the path were damaged.

Tornado, McClain

When
April 19, 6:56 PM CST to 6:58 PM CST
Where
McClain County, 2.18 mi NNE of Washington to 1.58 mi NE of Washington
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.8 mi
Path width
50 yd
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.087, -97.460

While observing the Washington-Slaughterville Tornado, a storm chaser observed another tornado north of State Highway 74. An NWS Damage Survey Team found a path of damaged trees, power poles and fences. This was the seventh tornado of the outbreak.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 6:58 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.78 mi NW of Noble
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.167, -97.427

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:03 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.95 mi NW of Noble
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.167, -97.430

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 7:04 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Official NWS Observations
Coordinates
35.390, -97.600

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:04 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.23 mi WNW of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.371, -97.554

MPing report.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:05 PM CST to 7:10 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.71 mi W of Slaughterville to 1.53 mi W of Slaughterville
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.3 mi
Path width
700 yd
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.083, -97.395

The Washington-Slaugherville Tornado moved into Cleveland County from McClain County moving northeast, then turned east-southeast dissipating just west of 60th Street and Slaugherville Road. The damage in Cleveland County was primarily to tree branches.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:06 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 5.03 mi WNW of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.369, -97.572

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:06 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.61 mi SSE of Norman
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.199, -97.427

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:09 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.06 mi N of Noble
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.155, -97.393

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:10 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, Noble
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
35.140, -97.390

Time was estimated via radar.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:11 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.7 mi E of Noble
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.140, -97.360

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.82 mi E of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.390, -97.550

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 7:18 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 3.16 mi ENE of Pumpkin Center
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.610, -98.160

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:18 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.06 mi N of Noble
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.155, -97.393

MPing report.

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 5.34 mi NNE of Pumpkin Center
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
34.660, -98.170

Time was estimated via radar.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.99 mi NNW of Noble
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.180, -97.410

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 6.87 mi S of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.121, -97.213

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:21 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.17 mi NNW of Noble
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.185, -97.403

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:22 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 0.69 mi N of Noble
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.150, -97.390

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:22 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.23 mi WNW of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.371, -97.554

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:23 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.64 mi N of Noble
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.193, -97.384

MPing report.

Hail, Comanche

When
April 19, 7:24 PM CST
Where
Comanche County, 5.53 mi S of Sterling
Measured
2.5 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.670, -98.170

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:30 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.07 mi W of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.210, -97.291

MPing report.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:32 PM CST to 7:35 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.58 mi ENE of Slaughterville to 5.59 mi ENE of Slaughterville
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.1 mi
Path width
150 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.117, -97.276

The eighth tornado of the outbreak, and the first of four tornadoes in the Etowah OK area touched down along Cemetery Road between 108th and 120th Streets. The tornado moved east-northeast damaging trees and unroofing one barn.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:36 PM CST to 7:45 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.59 mi ENE of Slaughterville to 5.29 mi SSE of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Rating
EF2
Path length
5.4 mi
Path width
700 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.125, -97.261

The ninth tornado developed soon after the eighth dissipated, developing southeast of 120th Avenue and Maguire Road. The tornado moved erratically east and northeast dissipating near 180th Avenue between Etowah Road and Post Oak Road. Multiple mobile homes were destroyed and numerous homes suffered roof damage with the most intense damage along Maguire Road. Numerous trees were damaged along the path as well and two RVs were flipped over.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 1.94 mi E of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.339, -97.456

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 7:41 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.51 mi SW of (Tik)tinker Afb
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.385, -97.422

MPing report.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:41 PM CST to 7:44 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 6.02 mi S of Lake Thunderbird Dam to 6.33 mi SSE of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.64 mi
Path width
50 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.133, -97.214

Tornado #10 occurred simultaneous to and somewhat parallel to tornado #9 to the south of Etowah. This tornado moved east just north of Maguire Road developing near 156th Avenue. At least two large barns were destroyed as well as numerous trees along the path.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:43 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.83 mi SE of Moore
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.317, -97.448

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:44 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.4 mi ESE of Moore
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.330, -97.450

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 2.64 mi ESE of Moore
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.320, -97.450

MPing report.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:47 PM CST to 7:57 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.98 mi SSE of Lake Thunderbird Dam to 4.62 mi ESE of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Rating
EF2
Path length
3.5 mi
Path width
2,200 yd
Continued into
Pottawatomie, Ok (OUN)
Property damage
$750,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.159, -97.173

The eleventh tornado of the outbreak, and the fourth of four in the Etowah area, developed a minute or two after tornado #9 dissipated. This tornado developed near 180th Avenue and Post Oak Road and quickly become a very wide tornado as it moved north-northeast, and then northeast before crossing into Pottawatomie County just south of Lindsey Street. Numerous EF2 rated points were observed during the first two miles of the tornado path including significant damage to homes and destruction of mobile homes.

Hail, Stephens

When
April 19, 7:48 PM CST
Where
Stephens County, 2.34 mi NNW of Duncan
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.532, -97.973

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 7:54 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.45 mi WSW of Stanley Draper Lake Dam
Measured
2.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.320, -97.410

MPing report.

Tornado, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 7:57 PM CST to 7:59 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 4.33 mi SSW of Pink to 3.79 mi S of Pink
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.7 mi
Path width
750 yd
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.200, -97.142

This eleventh tornado moved into Pottawatomie County from Cleveland County, crossing the county line just south of Lindsey Street/Little River Road. The tornado was becoming narrower quickly as it crossed the county line, from a maximum of 2200 yard width in Cleveland County to about 750 yards wide as it crossed the county line and continued to become narrower until dissipating about 3/4 mile after moving into Pottawatomie County. A home and a mobile home had shingle and siding damage, and trees and power poles were also damaged.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 8:00 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.65 mi ESE of Moore
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.320, -97.430

MPing report.

Tornado, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 8:04 PM CST to 8:09 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 2.2 mi SSE of Pink to 2.21 mi SSE of Pink
Rating
EF3
Path length
0.6 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.229, -97.111

The twelfth tornado of the outbreak developed about 2 miles south-southeast of Pink. This tornado was very slow, moving only 0.6 mile in 5 minutes near the intersection of Okay Road and Willow View Road. A metal truss electric transmission tower collapsed in the tornado and is the source of the EF3 rating. The tornado also damaged at least two homes and numerous trees.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 8:07 PM CST to 8:08 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 4.47 mi WNW of Lake Thunderbird Dam to 4.12 mi WNW of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.35 mi
Path width
60 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.238, -97.296

The thirteenth tornado of the outbreak touched down briefly in east Norman, along Geronimo Drive, northwest of 108th Avenue NE and Alameda Drive. An outbuilding and trees were damaged.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 8:10 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 0.32 mi SSE of Midwest City
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.456, -97.387

MPing report.

Tornado, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 8:13 PM CST to 8:21 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 1.86 mi NNE of Pink to 4.93 mi NNW of Pink
Rating
EF2
Path length
5 mi
Path width
700 yd
Continued into
Cleveland, Ok (OUN)
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.283, -97.103

The fourteenth tornado of the outbreak developed north of Pink southeast of the intersection of Walker Road and Waco Road, and moved north-northwest and then northwest before moving into Cleveland County south of Lake Road. In Pottawatomie County, a number of homes, mobile homes and a church were damaged by the tornado with at least one home where the entire roof was removed.

Hail, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 8:17 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 3.12 mi SSW of Aydelotte
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.398, -96.930

MPing report.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 8:18 PM CST to 8:21 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.05 mi NE of Lake Thunderbird Dam to 3.97 mi NE of Lake Thunderbird Dam
Rating
EF0
Path length
1 mi
Path width
75 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.255, -97.187

The fifteenth tornado of the outbreak developed northeast of Little Axe southwest of the intersection of 180th Avenue SE and Tecumseh Road and moved northeast dissipating east of this intersection. Trees were downed and one home on Tecumseh Road suffered roof damage.

Tornado, Cleveland

When
April 19, 8:21 PM CST to 8:23 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 3.88 mi E of Stella to 3.01 mi ENE of Stella
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.3 mi
Path width
550 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.329, -97.142

The fourteenth tornado of the outbreak moved into Cleveland County from Pottawatomie County just south of Lake Road (Pottawatomie County)/SE 134th Street (Cleveland County) and moved northeast for over a mile. In Cleveland County, the damage was primarily to trees.

Tornado, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 8:21 PM CST to 8:28 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 5.57 mi SSE of Dale to 3.73 mi SSE of Dale
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.85 mi
Path width
400 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.314, -97.017

A tornado developed in Bethel Acres near Bethel Road south of Clear Pond Road, and moved north-northwest dissipating northwest of the intersection of Bethel Road and Lake Road. At least one home and two mobile homes were damaged, including one mobile home that was partially pushed over. This was the sixteenth tornado of the outbreak.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 8:23 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 2.35 mi SSW of Nicoma Park
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.460, -97.340

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When
April 19, 8:29 PM CST
Where
Oklahoma County, 7.56 mi SSW of Harrah
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.389, -97.212

MPing report.

Hail, Cleveland

When
April 19, 8:39 PM CST
Where
Cleveland County, 0.56 mi W of Stella
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.320, -97.220

MPing report. Hailfall likely occurred prior to report time (between 2010-2020 CST) based on radar evidence.

Tornado, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 8:39 PM CST to 9:14 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 3.48 mi WNW of Tecumseh to 2.1 mi NW of Aydelotte
Rating
EF2
Path length
14.5 mi
Path width
2,300 yd
Continued into
Lincoln, Ok (OUN)
Property damage
$4.0 million
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.272, -97.000

The Shawnee Tornado was the seventeenth tornado of this outbreak. This large, mulitple-vortex tornado initially developed near New Hope Road and Gaddy Road just southeast of Bethel Acres. It moved northeast quickly become a large tornado with a width of up to 1.3 miles. The tornado moved northeast into Shawnee, then turned north moving through western and northern portions of Shawnee with damage at Oklahoma Baptist University, areas near the Shawnee Mall near Interstate 40 and Kickapoo Street, and numerous locations in Shawnee. The large tornado continued north and north-northwest producing damage along both Kickapoo Street and Leo Road all the way north to the Lincoln County line. The tornado moved into Lincoln County just west of Kickapoo Street and dissipated soon after.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 3.85 mi NNW of Shawnee
Measured
73 kt (84 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
35.380, -96.950

Hail, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 9:03 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 2.18 mi NE of McLoud
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.460, -97.060

MPing report.

Tornado, Lincoln

When
April 19, 9:14 PM CST to 9:16 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 3.47 mi SW of Meeker to 3.1 mi SW of Meeker
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.5 mi
Path width
500 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.464, -96.933

The Shawnee tornado moved into Lincoln County just west of Kickapoo Street, damaging tree branches before dissipating about one-half mile north of the county line.

Tornado, Pottawatomie

When
April 19, 9:39 PM CST to 9:40 PM CST
Where
Pottawatomie County, 2.98 mi ENE of Johnson to 2.83 mi ENE of Johnson
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.8 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
35.428, -96.792

The eighteenth and final tornado of this outbreak developed northeast of Johnson, or from 1 mile northwest to 1 mile west of Garden Grove. This tornado moved south near and just west of Econtuchka Road dissipating just southwest of the intersection of Econtuchka Road and Wolverine Road. A home received roof damage, an outbuilding was destroyed and trees were damaged along the path.

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, McClain2023-04-1966MaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect

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: 1083814, 1083827, 1083615, 1085865, 1085866, 1085867, 1085868, 1085869, 1085870, 1085860, 1085871, 1085862, 1085872, 1085873, 1083626, 1083632, 1085876, 1087115, 1085877, 1087058, 1085879, 1085880, 1085881, 1083794, 1085883, 1087059, 1083835, 1083846, 1083853, 1085889, 1083832, 1083862, 1083871, 1085901, 1085914, 1083868, 1087060, 1085884, 1083887, 1083892, and more.