Oklahoma, 2023

Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, June 17 to 18, 2023

June 17 to 18, 2023 · NWS TSA · 119 events in 20 counties and zones

Severe thunderstorms developed over the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, southwestern Kansas, and southeastern Colorado during the afternoon of the 17th, along and ahead of a cold front as a strong upper level disturbance translated into the Southern Plains. These storms organized into a surging line of severe thunderstorms as they moved east across northern Oklahoma, reaching eastern Oklahoma…

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The toll

Deaths
1
Injuries
3
Property damage
$166 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
119

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.

Severe thunderstorms developed over the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, southwestern Kansas, and southeastern Colorado during the afternoon of the 17th, along and ahead of a cold front as a strong upper level disturbance translated into the Southern Plains. These storms organized into a surging line of severe thunderstorms as they moved east across northern Oklahoma, reaching eastern Oklahoma during the late evening. Moderately strong instability was in place ahead of the storms, and the wind fields aloft, along with the deep-layer and low-level wind shear, became strong as the upper level disturbance approached from the west. The line of thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage across eastern Oklahoma, with wind gusts in excess of 100 mph at times. Widespread damage to the utility infrastructure occurred, especially throughout counties in northeastern Oklahoma, with nearly a million people without power during the peak of the storm. Some of these outages lasted more than a week. Many trees were blown down, and widespread damage to homes and businesses occurred. A tree fell onto a manufactured home near Oilton in Creek County, killing one of the occupants and injuring three others. Three tornadoes also occurred across portions of northeastern Oklahoma, each forming on the leading edge of the squall line.

Other severe thunderstorms developed during the late evening hours of the 17th near a stationary front that stretched across northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. These storms produced damaging wind across portions of southeastern 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 Jun 17, 8:45 PM CST, 1 hour 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 17, 8:45 PM CST, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
945 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

...New SHORT TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(The rest of tonight)
Issued at 925 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

Bottom line up front...looks like a long and active night for
much of the forecast area in terms of severe weather potential.
Presently there are two zones of ongoing severe weather that will
begin to impact parts of eastern OK within the next few hours.
First, an expanding linear complex moving across northwest OK,
with a history of 60-80 mph gusts. This will continue to move ESE
toward northeast OK and given the thermodynamic environment in
place, will sweep through northwest AR late tonight. Second, a
cluster of somewhat more discrete convection moving int o south
central OK, near region or upper diffluence. This should continue
to organize over the next few hours into another complex which
will move across southeast OK.

Still some question remaining regarding the possible interaction
of these two complexes, but recent trends seem to show that the
southern one will outpace the northern one enough that both will
offer potential for swaths of high-end damaging wind gusts and
perhaps hail as well. There does remain potential for embedded low
level rotation within these lines of storms as well, as the HRRR
has been suggesting some interaction between the NE OK complex and
a subtle low level boundary lifting north across eastern OK.
These above mentioned storms will exit the CWA around 2-3 AM, but
that might not be the end as a consistent signal remains that
additional storms could develop late tonight across
central/western OK and organize into another complex, which would
move across SE OK around 10-12z.

Forecast will be updated to raise POPs in the immediate term
across far southeast OK, otherwise no substantial changes to the
forecast or the overall messaging.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tomorrow through Saturday)
Issued at 228 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

Storms will likely be ongoing Sunday morning, especially across
far E OK and NW AR. Severe weather potential will be lower at that
time. Most activity will be east of the area after 18z, but will
keep lower PoPs between 18z-21z. Upper ridging begins to take
shape over much of the central CONUS next week which will result
in warmer temperatures. Developing low pressure systems across the
PAC NW and SE results in the upper ridge becoming elongated with
a more SW-NE orientation. Late in the week, weak upper level
disturbances moving across the top of the compressed ridge may
offer low chances for showers and storms during that time, but
will largely keep a dry forecast beyond Sunday.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 636 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

Severe convection currently ongoing from wrn KS through the
Panhandles into nwrn TX. Activity is expected to organize into one
or two lines as it approaches ern OK late this evening, and nwrn AR
shortly after midnight. IFR conditions and possible severe wind
gusts will accompany the initial line. Attempted to time TEMPO groups
to most likely window at each site, then carried PROB30 groups for a
few hours afterwards to account for lingering activity as MCS moves
through the area. Thunderstorm chances end from west to east early
Sunday morning ern OK to late morning nwrn AR. MVFR ceilings likely
to develop Sunday morning at all sites, and persist into the
afternoon.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   67  85  65  93 /  80  30   0   0
FSM   71  85  67  93 /  80  60  10   0
MLC   68  87  64  94 /  70  40   0   0
BVO   63  85  61  93 /  80  30   0   0
FYV   64  80  62  90 /  80  60  10   0
BYV   65  79  62  88 /  80  70  10   0
MKO   67  84  64  91 /  80  40   0   0
MIO   65  82  63  91 /  80  50  10   0
F10   66  84  64  91 /  80  30   0   0
HHW   69  87  66  92 /  70  40   0   0

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
AR...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...14
LONG TERM....23
AVIATION...69
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 17, 3:59 PM CST, 6 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
459 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-181015-
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-
459 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY THIS EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT...

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
TORNADO.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma.
	ONSET...After 9 PM.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
	RISK...Significant.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
	ONSET...After 9 PM.

FLASH FLOOD.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
	ONSET...Late Evening.

HEAVY RAIN.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
	ONSET...Late Evening.

DISCUSSION...
Severe thunderstorms will become likely from late this evening into
early Sunday morning across much of eastern Oklahoma and western
Arkansas. Significant impacts are possible, with damaging winds
from 70 to 80 mph and large hail the main threats. Across areas
west of Highway 75, very large hail to the size of tennis balls
may also occur. A limited tornado threat will exist for parts of
eastern Oklahoma, but tornadoes are not the main concern with
storms tonight.

Two regions for severe thunderstorm development are possible this
evening and overnight, with the highest confidence for storms
that initiate in western and central Oklahoma prior to moving
eastward into the region. Far southeast Oklahoma is a secondary
region for development, although confidence is lower. Thunderstorms
in both areas would transition eastward into western Arkansas
after midnight.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
SUNDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...No Hazards.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Strong to severe thunderstorms should be ongoing Sunday morning
across parts of southeast Oklahoma and into western Arkansas, with
the threat likely to end by midday Sunday. Damaging winds would be
the primary severe weather threat Sunday morning.

Largely dry conditions will arrive for the early to middle part of
next week, along with seasonably hot and humid conditions. Heat
indices will near triple digits during the early part of the work
week.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 17, 8:35 PM CST, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
935 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

OKZ053-180300-
Choctaw OK-
935 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Choctaw
County through 1000 PM CDT...

At 935 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 4 miles west of Boswell to 2 miles southwest of
Soper. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Boswell...                        Soper...
Kent...                           Messer...
Apple...                          Speer...
Unger...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
southeastern Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3398 9594 3412 9594 3416 9596 3416 9532
      3397 9569
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 253DEG 26KT 3402 9595 3402 9574

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 9:40 PM CST, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1040 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

OKZ049-073-180430-
Pittsburg OK-Pushmataha OK-
1040 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Pushmataha and south central Pittsburg Counties through 1130 PM
CDT...

At 1039 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 9 miles
southwest of Daisy, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Dunbar...                         Stanley...
Eubanks...

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
southeastern Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3450 9578 3451 9567 3459 9567 3460 9581
      3476 9560 3465 9547 3450 9535 3430 9578
TIME...MOT...LOC 0339Z 233DEG 30KT 3442 9580

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

69
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 9:53 PM CST, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1053 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

OKZ073-180445-
Pittsburg OK-
1053 PM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Pittsburg
County through 1145 PM CDT...

At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles
south of Ashland, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Mcalester...                      Hartshorne...
Krebs...                          Kiowa...
Savanna...                        Alderson...
Ashland...                        Haywood...
Mcalester Regional Airport...     Blanco...
Haileyville...                    Pittsburg...
Arpelar...                        Dow...
Bache...

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
southeastern Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3467 9588 3468 9589 3468 9609 3486 9609
      3508 9581 3486 9551 3482 9551 3459 9582
      3460 9588
TIME...MOT...LOC 0353Z 233DEG 30KT 3471 9608

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

69

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Event by event

116 thunderstorm wind, 3 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
June 17, 10:15 PM CST to 10:45 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, Kiowa to Hartshorne
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$43,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.720, -95.900

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $43,000 in damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pittsburg

When
June 17, 10:23 PM CST
Where
Pittsburg County, 0.45 mi SSE of Indianola
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.164, -95.776

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Latimer

When
June 17, 10:30 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Latimer County, Yanush to Red Oak
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.700, -95.320

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $35,000 in damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 10:40 PM CST to 11:20 PM CST
Where
Creek County, Drumright to Sapulpa
Measured
74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$531,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.980, -96.600

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $531,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm. Some people were without power for over a week.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 10:44 PM CST
Where
Creek County, Oilton
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries
3 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.080, -96.580

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a manufactured home. The tree killed a man in the home, and injured three other people.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pawnee

When
June 17, 10:45 PM CST to 11:15 PM CST
Where
Pawnee County, Maramec to 0.64 mi N of Appalachia
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$70,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.250, -96.670

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $70,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pushmataha

When
June 17, 10:45 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Pushmataha County, Antlers to Clayton
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$56,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.230, -95.620

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $56,000 in damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 10:50 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 0.98 mi W of Olive
Measured
72 kt (83 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.031, -96.498

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Oilton measured wind gusts above 58 mph for at least ten minutes, with the highest measured gust reaching 83 mph at 1150 pm CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
June 17, 10:50 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 1.37 mi WNW of Hugo
Measured
54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
34.031, -95.540

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Hugo measured thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 58 mph for at least 10 minutes, with the highest wind gusts measured at 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 10:50 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 0.43 mi WNW of Bristow
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.832, -96.388

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pawnee

When
June 17, 10:50 PM CST
Where
Pawnee County, 1 mi SSW of Hallett
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.217, -96.577

Strong thunderstorm wind blew shingles from the roofs of several homes, and snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
June 17, 10:50 PM CST to 11:05 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, Hugo to Swink
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.020, -95.520

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $75,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 10:55 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 0.89 mi WSW of New Mannford
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.124, -96.364

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted large trees, and blew down street signs and power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 11:01 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 3 mi NW of Sapulpa
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.031, -96.138

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power poles, and damaged homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 4.35 mi E of New Mannford
Measured
78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.130, -96.272

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 4 mi N of Sapulpa
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.058, -96.100

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2.59 mi W of Wekiwa
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.148, -96.226

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and power poles near S 209th West Avenue and W Wekiwa Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 2.24 mi W of Bowden
Measured
74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.069, -96.120

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large trees, several of which fell onto homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 0.87 mi ESE of Ft Towson
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.014, -95.257

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto Highway 209, south of Highway 70 near Raymond Gary Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 1.5 mi E of Swink
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.018, -95.174

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto the N 4420 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:05 PM CST to 11:35 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2.02 mi SW of Wekiwa to 0.53 mi SW of Lynn Lane
Measured
87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$160 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.132, -96.209

Thunderstorm wind, gusting to over 100 mph at times, resulted in at least $160 million in estimated damage across Tulsa County during this severe thunderstorm. Debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county accounted for about $57 million of that estimate. Some people were without power for over a week.

Thunderstorm Wind, Creek

When
June 17, 11:06 PM CST
Where
Creek County, 3 mi E of Sapulpa
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.000, -96.046

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:08 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 0.72 mi SE of Sand Spgs
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.141, -96.113

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home, blew down several large trees, and blew down power poles and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:08 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.49 mi SSW of Lake Station
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.100, -96.090

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:09 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1 mi E of Glenpool
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.950, -95.982

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:11 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2 mi SW of Jenks
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.999, -95.995

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:11 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 3 mi SSW of Tulsa
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.110, -95.971

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree damage in this area, and blew down multiple power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:13 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 3 mi WNW of Bixby
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.967, -95.930

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew shingles from the roofs of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:14 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2.93 mi W of Alsuma
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.096, -95.922

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree near I-44 and S Yale Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Le Flore

When
June 17, 11:15 PM CST
Where
Le Flore County, Panama
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
35.170, -94.670

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree, and blew down many power poles and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:15 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 5 mi ENE of Jenks
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.048, -95.887

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:15 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 3 mi WSW of Tulsa
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.133, -96.000

Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof from a pergola, and blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Okmulgee

When
June 17, 11:15 PM CST to 11:25 PM CST
Where
Okmulgee County, Nuyaka to Okmulgee
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$111,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.650, -96.130

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $111,000 in damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:17 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2.95 mi W of Alsuma
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.105, -95.922

Strong thunderstorm wind caused widespread tree and power line damage in the area of E 41st Street and S Yale Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:17 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 0.41 mi SSW of Tulsa
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.144, -95.951

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree near S Columbia Avenue and E 13th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:17 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2.04 mi WSW of Alsuma
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.090, -95.904

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large trees near E 51st Street S and S Sheridan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:18 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1 mi ESE of Tulsa
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.145, -95.933

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple trees, and snapped numerous tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:20 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 3 mi WNW of Tulsa
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.167, -96.000

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:20 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.6 mi SE of Broken Arrow
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.032, -95.762

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles and power lines near E 91st Street and County Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:20 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.74 mi E of West Tulsa
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.155, -95.989

Strong thunderstorm wind blew out glass windows and the door entryway to the Performing Arts Center in downtown Tulsa.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:21 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2 mi S of Broken Arrow
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.021, -95.780

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:22 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1 mi E of Tulsa
Measured
64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.150, -95.932

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 74 mph. This strong wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down power poles and lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:22 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 3.04 mi NW of Broken Arrow
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.082, -95.818

Strong thunderstorm wind removed a portion of the roof of a building, and uprooted trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:23 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 4 mi ENE of Tulsa
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.172, -95.884

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of homes and businesses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:23 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.02 mi ESE of Sperry
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.297, -95.982

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:23 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 3 mi S of Broken Arrow
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.007, -95.780

Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed the press box at the Broken Arrow Freshman Academy football field.

Thunderstorm Wind, Le Flore

When
June 17, 11:25 PM CST
Where
Le Flore County, 1.01 mi NE of Spiro
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
35.242, -94.619

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs, blew down small trees, and blew down many power poles and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:25 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, Skiatook
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.370, -96.000

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:25 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.53 mi SSE of Dawson
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.148, -95.894

Strong thunderstorm wind caused structural damage to a wall of the historic Rose Bowl in Tulsa.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:26 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.12 mi E of Tulsa Young Arpt
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.130, -95.800

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down many large trees, power poles, and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:27 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 2.59 mi ESE of Garden City
Measured
87 kt (100 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.119, -95.976

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 100 mph near E 31st Street and S Peoria Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:27 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 5 mi NNE of Broken Arrow
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.117, -95.746

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive damage to trees, and damaged the roofs of many homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:27 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 4.4 mi NNE of Broken Arrow
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.107, -95.744

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines near E 40th Street and S 209th E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:28 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 5.02 mi NNE of Oneta
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.091, -95.700

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple large trees near E 51st Street and S 256th E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:29 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 6.4 mi NNE of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.104, -95.673

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple trees near E 41st Street S and S 273rd E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:29 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 3.23 mi NNE of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.060, -95.690

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto E Kenosha Street near S 257th E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, (Tul)tulsa Intl Arpt
Measured
67 kt (77 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
36.200, -95.880

The ASOS at the Tulsa International Airport measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 77 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 0.67 mi SSW of Garnett
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.161, -95.833

Strong thunderstorm wind blew off portions of the roofs of multiple buildings at an industrial business park near S 129th E Avenue and E Admiral Place.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 6.97 mi NE of Broken Arrow
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.120, -95.690

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree and power line damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 6 mi N of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.107, -95.720

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree and power line damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 2 mi E of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.020, -95.684

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped multiple trees in a neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 4.5 mi N of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.084, -95.708

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees onto power lines near S 241st E Avenue and E 55th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.06 mi WSW of Owasso
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.263, -95.867

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a power pole and power lines on Mingo Road, south of E 76th Street N.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:30 PM CST to June 18, 12:00 AM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 1.75 mi ENE of Broken Arrow to 1.47 mi SW of Wagoner Airstrip
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$543,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.060, -95.751

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $543,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm. Some people were without power for over a week.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:31 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 4 mi NNE of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.074, -95.693

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive damage to trees and power lines, and damaged the roofs of several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:31 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 7.45 mi NNE of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.120, -95.670

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:31 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 7.82 mi NE of Broken Arrow
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.133, -95.685

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree into a road, blocking the entrance to a neighborhood near E 21st Street and S 261st E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:31 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 5 mi NE of Oneta
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.071, -95.657

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree into the road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:32 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1.12 mi SW of Collinsville
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.359, -95.844

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs. A storm spotter in the area estimated gusts to around 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:32 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 0.69 mi S of Garnett
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.160, -95.830

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down two large interstate signs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:33 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 5.09 mi NE of Oneta
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.071, -95.655

Strong wind blew down a tree near E 64th Street and S 289th E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:33 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 4.91 mi NW of Coweta Easley Arpt
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.046, -95.637

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree and power line damage, and damaged barns and outbuildings along S 305th E Avenue, between E 71st Street and E 101st Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:33 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 5 mi NE of Oneta
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.071, -95.657

Strong wind blew down a tree onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:33 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 3.28 mi NNW of Coweta Easley Arpt
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.046, -95.583

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple large trees near E 81st Street S and S 353rd E Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:34 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, Catoosa
Measured
87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.180, -95.750

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sequoyah

When
June 17, 11:35 PM CST
Where
Sequoyah County, 0.58 mi N of Sallisaw Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
35.438, -94.798

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Sallisaw measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tulsa

When
June 17, 11:35 PM CST
Where
Tulsa County, 1 mi NE of Owasso
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.280, -95.837

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped multiple large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:35 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 8.82 mi NNE of Oneta
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.130, -95.640

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:35 PM CST to June 18, 12:15 AM CST
Where
Rogers County, Catoosa to 3.74 mi SW of Catale
Measured
87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$657,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.180, -95.750

Thunderstorm wind, likely gusting to at least 100 mph at times, resulted in at least $657,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm. Some people were without power for over a week.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:37 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 3 mi N of Catoosa
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.223, -95.750

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:37 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 0.63 mi W of Inola
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.150, -95.511

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree damage, and destroyed an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:38 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 5.96 mi SE of Collinsville
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.307, -95.756

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped off large sections of hardwood trees near E 106th Street N and N 197th E Avenue.

Tornado, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:40 PM CST to 11:52 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 4.03 mi ENE of Collinsville to 2.9 mi N of Sequoyah
Rating
EF1
Path length
10.9 mi
Path width
1,000 yd
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
36.392, -95.763

This tornado developed east of Highway 169, southwest of Oologah. It moved just south of Oologah Lake, and dissipated southwest of Foyil. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees, damaged a number of homes and outbuildings, and blew down numerous power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph. A tornadic debris signature was detected by KINX WSR-88D associated with this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:40 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 6 mi W of Claremore
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.320, -95.708

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several large hackberry and hickory trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:40 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 0.52 mi W of Inola
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.149, -95.509

Strong thunderstorm wind caused extensive tree damage in and south of Inola. Large trees were snapped. Metal and wood/brick outbuildings were destroyed. Power poles were blown down along an approximately three-mile stretch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:40 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 0.98 mi ENE of Inola
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.155, -95.484

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees on Earlene Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, McIntosh

When
June 17, 11:40 PM CST to June 18, 12:00 AM CST
Where
McIntosh County, Hitchita to 3.17 mi SSE of Shady Grove
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$111,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.530, -95.750

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $111,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskogee

When
June 17, 11:40 PM CST to June 18, 12:05 AM CST
Where
Muskogee County, Boynton to Ft Gibson
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$346,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.650, -95.650

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $346,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:42 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 3.1 mi SW of Claremore
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.283, -95.632

Strong thunderstorm wind removed the majority of shingles from the west side of a roof, blew down a stop sign, and blew down a maple tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:42 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 2 mi NE of Verdigris
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.251, -95.655

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees, and snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:45 PM CST to 11:55 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 1.27 mi WSW of Inola Arpt
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.142, -95.451

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Inola measured thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 58 mph for at least 10 minutes, with maximum gusts measured at 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, McIntosh

When
June 17, 11:45 PM CST to 11:50 PM CST
Where
McIntosh County, 3.69 mi NW of Checotah to Eufaula
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.471, -95.562

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several trees, snapped numerous tree limbs, and blew down power lines from near Checotah to near Eufaula.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:45 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 1 mi WSW of Tiawah
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.264, -95.587

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:47 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 1.93 mi SE of Oologah
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
36.428, -95.678

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mayes

When
June 17, 11:50 PM CST
Where
Mayes County, 0.66 mi NE of Chouteau
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.187, -95.341

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:50 PM CST
Where
Rogers County, 3 mi NE of Claremore
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.351, -95.562

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down a portion of a privacy fence.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mayes

When
June 17, 11:50 PM CST to June 18, 12:20 AM CST
Where
Mayes County, Chouteau to Spavinaw
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1.1 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.180, -95.350

Thunderstorm wind resulted in an estimated $1.1 million in damage across Mayes County during this severe thunderstorm. At least $408,000 of that estimate was from debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county. Some people were without power for over a week.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mayes

When
June 17, 11:51 PM CST
Where
Mayes County, 1 mi NE of Chouteau
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.190, -95.337

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wagoner

When
June 17, 11:53 PM CST
Where
Wagoner County, 2.26 mi SW of Wagoner Airstrip
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.949, -95.361

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a storm shelter, trapping the occupants inside.

Tornado, Rogers

When
June 17, 11:56 PM CST to June 18, 12:03 AM CST
Where
Rogers County, 0.84 mi E of Oologah Lake South to 3.81 mi NNE of Bushyhead
Rating
EF1
Path length
5.2 mi
Path width
800 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
36.518, -95.565

This tornado developed near an inlet of Oologah Lake, and moved east toward Chelsea. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped, and power poles were blown down. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mayes

When
June 17, 11:58 PM CST
Where
Mayes County, 0.22 mi ESE of Locust Grove
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
36.199, -95.166

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several large trees, and structurally damaged a brick building.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mayes

When
June 17, 11:58 PM CST
Where
Mayes County, 3 mi SSW of Pryor
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.260, -95.341

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a restaurant.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When
June 18, 12:00 AM CST
Where
Cherokee County, Peggs
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.080, -95.100

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When
June 18, 12:00 AM CST to 12:25 AM CST
Where
Cherokee County, Hulbert to Eldon
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$91,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.930, -95.150

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $91,000 in damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When
June 18, 12:05 AM CST
Where
Cherokee County, 0.46 mi ENE of Hulbert
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.931, -95.142

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mayes

When
June 18, 12:05 AM CST to 12:10 AM CST
Where
Mayes County, 0.89 mi SSE of Green
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
36.369, -95.271

The Oklahoma Mesonet station near Pryor measured thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 58 mph for at least five minutes, with maximum gusts measured to 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When
June 18, 12:07 AM CST
Where
Rogers County, 4.23 mi NE of Bushyhead
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
36.519, -95.454

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped thirteen power poles in about a mile stretch along the 4240 Road, south of the E340 Road.

Tornado, Mayes

When
June 18, 12:09 AM CST to 12:15 AM CST
Where
Mayes County, 2.89 mi N of Tip to 1.52 mi E of Strang
Rating
EF1
Path length
4.1 mi
Path width
300 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
36.391, -95.170

This tornado uprooted trees, and snapped numerous large tree limbs. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:15 AM CST to 12:30 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, Leach to Jay
Measured
75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$340,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.200, -94.920

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $340,000 in debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cherokee

When
June 18, 12:20 AM CST
Where
Cherokee County, 7 mi S of Tahlequah
Measured
64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
35.819, -94.970

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 74 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Craig

When
June 18, 12:25 AM CST to 12:45 AM CST
Where
Craig County, 2.03 mi E of White Oak to Bluejacket
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$109,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.621, -95.234

Thunderstorm wind resulted in at least $109,000 in damage to the utility infrastructure across the county during this severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:35 AM CST to 12:40 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, 2 mi SE of Cleora
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.559, -94.945

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a few trees, damaged the roofs of homes, and snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:35 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, 2.72 mi SW of Grove
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.554, -94.807

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adair

When
June 18, 12:38 AM CST
Where
Adair County, Stilwell
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
35.820, -94.630

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:40 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, 4.46 mi W of Grove
Measured
74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
36.576, -94.850

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:45 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, 1.67 mi NNW of Grove
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.602, -94.784

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs, and blew down small trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:46 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, 4 mi N of Grove
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.638, -94.770

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
June 18, 12:55 AM CST
Where
Delaware County, 0.68 mi NW of Grove Arpt
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
36.607, -94.739

The AWOS at the Grove Regional Airport measured thunderstorm wind gusts up to 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ottawa

When
June 18, 1:00 AM CST
Where
Ottawa County, Miami
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$85,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.880, -94.880

Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof off a commercial building, and snapped numerous large tree limbs. At least $35,000 in damage occurred across Ottawa County from debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure during this severe thunderstorm.

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
Thunderstorm Wind, Creek2023-06-1730MaleMobile/Trailer HomeDirect

What these are

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.

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

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1117452, 1113083, 1117534, 1117459, 1112603, 1117469, 1117542, 1112600, 1112997, 1114274, 1114275, 1117464, 1113141, 1114316, 1113001, 1113113, 1113117, 1114334, 1114335, 1114336, 1117481, 1113307, 1113300, 1114277, 1114279, 1113320, 1114281, 1114283, 1114298, 1113094, 1113121, 1113317, 1117541, 1113037, 1114297, 1114299, 1114282, 1114278, 1114300, 1114330, and more.