Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Oklahoma, May 19 to 20, 2024

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Oklahoma, May 19 to 20, 2024
Start: 2024-05-19T16:45
End: 2024-05-20T04:00
Location: Oklahoma

May 19 to 20, 2024 · NWS OUN · 80 events in 12 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 2
Property damage: $1.1 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 80

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.

Significant severe weather occurred across portions of western into central Oklahoma from the late afternoon of the 19th through early morning on the 20th. Aloft, a strong and compact upper wave moved across portions of Kansas during the afternoon. While most severe weather outcomes were expected further north of the WFO Norman area, a few supercell thunderstorms developed along a trailing dryline near the 100th meridian. This included a powerful supercell thunderstorm that moved from Hemphill County, Texas (WFO Amarillo, Texas) into portions of Roger Mills/Custer/Washita/Blaine/Canadian/Oklahoma counties during the afternoon into late evening hours. This thunderstorm was responsible for thirteen (13) tornadoes, including significant tornadoes west of Custer City and near Yukon, Oklahoma. Significant damaging wind gusts/damage and large to very large hail also occurred with this thunderstorm. Additional hail-producing supercells developed into portions of northwestern Oklahoma during the evening, with one becoming briefly tornadic during the late evening across Woods County, 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 May 19, 1:56 PM CST, 2 hours 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 19, 1:56 PM CST, 2 hours 49 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
256 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Monday)
Issued at 254 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

A moist and unstable airmass is in place across the area ahead of a
dryline, which has positioned itself to the west of the western
OK/ TX panhandle border as of mid-afternoon. We expect isolated to
potentially scattered thunderstorm development to occur within
the next one to two hours along the dryline, with initially high-
based supercells expected which will be capable of very large hail
and damaging wind gusts. As we head into the evening hours, there
still appears to be a window for a tornado threat if any of these
supercells can sustain themselves, remain discrete, and not
become too outflow dominant, as the low-level shear ramps up with
a strengthening low level jet.

Additional convection is expected to develop across southern Kansas
where forcing will be greater and capping will be weaker near the
mid-level shortwave. This area of storms is expected to grow upscale
into a convective complex this evening, with the potential for large
hail and damaging, potentially significant (80+ mph) wind gusts. The
bulk of this is currently expected to remain in Kansas and far
northern Oklahoma, but could potentially make it further south if it
is able to interact with the low-level jet and lead to a more
southward propagation of the line.

Ware

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through next Saturday)
Issued at 254 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

Monday looks to be the least convectively active day of this week as
shortwave ridging moves over the region ahead of our next system.
This next wave still appears to be poorly timed and is expected to
be east of the area by peak heating. However, subtle height falls
are still shown in the models even behind the wave Tuesday afternoon
and evening as the area remains within a broader scale longwave
trough centered across the western US. If this were to occur,
subsidence behind the wave may not be all that strong and given a
moist and unstable airmass in place, capping could potentially be
overcome. Isolated to scattered thunderstorm development will be
possible across central and eastern portions of the area ahead of
the dryline, with additional development possible along a cold
front that will move into the area Tuesday evening. The main
hazards with storms on Tuesday appear to be large hail and
damaging wind gusts, with veered low-level flow potentially
limiting tornado potential somewhat.

The cold front will slow its southward progression on Wednesday,
likely stalling in the vicinity of southeast Oklahoma, where another
round of strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday
afternoon and evening. The front will attempt to lift back north
ahead of another shortwave approaching the area on Thursday, but
there is still a great deal of uncertainty on how far north the
front lifts and the extent the airmass can destabilize with the
potential for lingering clouds/precipitation Thursday morning.
Nevertheless, another round of severe thunderstorms is expected near
and south of the boundary Thursday afternoon and evening.

At least some potential for additional rounds of storms (potentially
severe) looks to continue Friday into next weekend as an unstable
airmass remains ahead of an oscillating dryline and a band of
southwesterly flow is maintained aloft.

Ware

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 630 AM CDT Sun May 19 2024

VFR conditions will prevail at all terminals through this evening
(~22-00/20th UTC). Gusty south/southeasterly winds are expected to
develop shortly after sunrise, with gusts upwards of 30-34 knots
possible, especially at KCSM/KWWR this afternoon.

By late this afternoon, widely scattered showers/storms are
expected to emerge across northwestern Oklahoma, spreading into
northern/north-central Oklahoma by the late evening. For now,
impact is most likely at KWWR/KPNC during the period, though
southward expansion towards additional central Oklahoma terminals
is possible. MVFR/IFR category is expected amidst this activity.
Will also monitor for low-level wind shear and low stratus
development early Monday morning, though spatial coverage of both
appears limited at this time.

Safe travels!

Ungar

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  89  68  91  73 /   0  40   0   0
Hobart OK         93  67  98  71 /  20  20   0   0
Wichita Falls TX  92  72  95  74 /   0  10   0   0
Gage OK           94  61  95  65 /  30  30   0   0
Ponca City OK     89  65  89  72 /   0  70   0   0
Durant OK         90  70  89  72 /   0  10   0   0

&&

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

SHORT TERM...08
LONG TERM....08
AVIATION...34

Hazardous weather outlook, May 19, 1:59 PM CST, 2 hours 46 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Norman OK
259 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-202000-
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-
259 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight...

.Thunderstorms...
Severe thunderstorms will be possible late this afternoon and
evening across northern and western Oklahoma, possibly spreading
into central portions of Oklahoma late in the evening. Initially,
very large hail and damaging winds will be the main concerns
across western and northern Oklahoma, with the concern of mainly
damaging winds later in the evening across north central and
central Oklahoma.

.SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT...
Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across
northern, western, and central Oklahoma should be prepared for
severe weather operations from late this afternoon through
midnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday...

.Thunderstorms...
Thunderstorm potential returns Tuesday, with severe weather
possible across all but northwest Oklahoma. Episodes of severe
weather will continue Wednesday into next weekend.

.Flooding...
The potential for flooding rainfall will increase Wednesday and
Thursday, mainly across southeast Oklahoma.

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, May 19, 4:29 PM CST, 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
529 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

OKZ009-192300-
Ellis OK-
529 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Ellis County
through 600 PM CDT...

At 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southwest of Arnett, moving east at 15 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Arnett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3616 9992 3634 9961 3607 9960 3600 9981
      3601 9985 3599 9987 3599 9989 3596 9992
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 264DEG 15KT 3608 9982

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

Ware

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 180 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:46 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

43 hail, 18 tornado, 17 thunderstorm wind, 1 high wind, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 3.45 mi WSW of Crawford
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.813, -99.858

MPing report.

Hail, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 4:57 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 4.86 mi E of Roll
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.787, -99.624

MPing report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 5:12 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 3.71 mi SE of Roll
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.743, -99.661

Tornado, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 5:19 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 4.88 mi E of Roll
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.2 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.769, -99.624

Two storm chasers on different sides of the thunderstorm observed a brief tornado to the east-southeast of Roll. Roger Mills County Emergency Management reported a barn damaged near County Road N1890 to the south of State Highway 47.

Hail, Custer

When: May 19, 5:27 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 0.81 mi SW of Moorewood
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.731, -99.359

MPing report.

Tornado, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 5:27 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 6.91 mi NNE of Strong City
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.755, -99.535

Roger Mills County Emergency Management reported a compressor shed was damaged near the intersection of County Roads N1940 and E0870.

Hail, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 5:29 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 3.73 mi N of Hammon
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.684, -99.377

MPing report.

Tornado, Roger Mills

When: May 19, 5:43 PM CST to 5:46 PM CST
Where: Roger Mills County, 6.68 mi ENE of Strong City to 5.66 mi NW of Hammon
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.92 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.698, -99.486

Multiple storm chasers reported observing a tornado northwest of Hammon. An mPing report was received of damage along County Road N1970, and Roger Mills County Emergency Management reported damage to a barn and trees near the intersection of E0920 and N1982 Roads.

Hail, Custer

When: May 19, 5:54 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 5.8 mi N of Butler
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.724, -99.200

MPing report.

Hail, Custer

When: May 19, 5:56 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 6.83 mi N of Butler
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.739, -99.200

MPing report.

Hail, Custer

When: May 19, 5:57 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 0.52 mi WSW of Moorewood
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.738, -99.359

MPing report.

Tornado, Custer

When: May 19, 5:58 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 5.55 mi S of Moorewood to 5.66 mi SSE of Moorewood
Rating: EFU
Path length: 0.51 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.661, -99.332

A storm chaser observed this partially rain-wrapped tornado about 4 miles northeast of Hammon. No damage was reported and the tornado path was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Custer County, Butler
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.640, -99.190

Thunderstorms winds, likely associated with the rear flank downdraft (RFD) of the supercell moving across Custer County, produced sporadic tree and power pole damage through Butler. Damage also occurred to equipment at the farm cooperative and at least a couple of buildings in town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 6:20 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 3 mi E of Butler to 7 mi E of Butler
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.640, -99.137

A swath of strong winds were observed by storm chasers and damage associated with these winds were observed by a NWS damage survey team. Research meteorologists with the National Severe Storms Laboratory also made measurements of these strong winds (see separate entries). Damage was observed from near and north of State Highway 33 from about 3 miles east of Butler to 7 miles east and east-northeast of Butler. These winds were likely associated with a strong rear-flank downdraft (RFD) of a supercell thunderstorm that eventually produced a tornado that began 7 miles east-northeast of Butler.

Through this area of damage, numerous (at least a dozen) outbuildings were significantly damaged or destroyed and at least two houses received roof damage. Numerous trees and power poles were also damaged throughout this area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 6:24 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 5 mi E of Butler
Measured: 68 kt (78 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 35.639, -99.101

National Severe Storms Laboratory Mobile Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 6:27 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 6.5 mi E of Butler
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 35.639, -99.074

National Severe Storms Laboratory Mobile Mesonet observation.

Tornado, Custer

When: May 19, 6:28 PM CST to 6:44 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 7.11 mi ENE of Butler to 4.89 mi WNW of Custer City
Rating: EF2
Path length: 6.7 mi
Path width: 1,760 yd
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.673, -99.070

A television storm chaser observed this tornado develop northwest of E0930 Road and N2205 Road moving southeast crossing E0930 Road. Initially the tornado was a narrow tornado, then as it turned east-northeast quickly become a large multiple-vortex tornado as observed visually and in the damage pattern. The total damage width was about 2.7 miles along N2240 Road, including both damaging inflow winds north of the tornado and very strong damaging Rear Flank Downdraft (RFD) winds south of the tornado, but the tornado width itself was about one mile wide based on the damage survey and preliminary mobile radar data from Texas Tech University. The tornado narrowed as it approached US-183 near E0920 Road and dissipated soon afterwards.

Although tree and power pole damage was observed along the entire path, the most significant structure damage occurred along E020 Road from near N2240 Road to just east of US-183. At least two outbuildings were destroyed and two others damaged and one home had roof damage. As the tornado approached N2260 Road, a trailer and a rail car used for storage were blown a significant distance to the west, despite being on the southern periphery of the damage area, giving further evidence of the multiple-vortex tornado.

Preliminary data from a Ka-band mobile research radar from Texas Tech University showed a peak instantaneous velocity of 87.9 m/s (197 mph) at about 30 meters AGL when the tornado was approximately 6 miles west-northwest of Custer City. This was an instantaneous velocity measurement which is not directly compatible with the 3-second average wind velocity used by the EF-scale to determine intensity, but does provide indirect evidence that the tornado was likely stronger locally than the EF2 rating based on the damage survey.

Tornado, Custer

When: May 19, 6:39 PM CST to 7:02 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 7.62 mi WNW of Custer City to 5.36 mi N of Custer City
Rating: EF1
Path length: 6.7 mi
Path width: 400 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.710, -99.001

While the large multiple-vortex tornado was approaching US-183 to the south, another tornado developed to the north along E0900 Road. It moved east along E0900 Road and then turned east-northeast after crossing US-183. The tornado was observed to dissipate north of Custer City by a meteorologist in the field. At least a half dozen outbuildings were significantly damaged and at least two of these were destroyed. In addition, tree and power pole damage was observed along the path.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 0.42 mi NNW of Custer City
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 35.665, -98.884

Relayed image showing the upper portion of a brick exterior wall collapsed due to thunderstorm wind. Time is radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 6:59 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 0.53 mi NW of Custer City
Measured: 66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.666, -98.886

Personal weather station measurement.

Tornado, Custer

When: May 19, 7:05 PM CST to 7:14 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 6.33 mi ESE of Custer City to 6.03 mi N of Weatherford
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5 mi
Path width: 440 yd
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.629, -98.774

This tornado developed near County Road N2370 north of County Road E0960. It moved southeast and then east crossing State Highway 54 about 6 miles north of Weatherford. One home east of SH-54 suffered significant roof damage and at least two others had some damage to shingles. One mobile home had roof and siding damage, a few outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees and power poles were damaged.

Tornado, Custer

When: May 19, 7:13 PM CST to 7:17 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 3.18 mi N of Weatherford to 3.75 mi NE of Weatherford
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.8 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.576, -98.697

Satellite imagery indicated a narrow damage path in a farm field north of Weatherford. A storm chaser observed this tornado northeast of Weatherford doing damage along E 1000 Road where tree and power pole damage was observed.

Hail, Custer

When: May 19, 7:14 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 4.41 mi NE of Weatherford
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.579, -98.650

MPing report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Custer

When: May 19, 7:15 PM CST to 7:20 PM CST
Where: Custer County, 3.94 mi NNE of Weatherford to 4.55 mi ENE of Weatherford
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.581, -98.668

A swath of significant straight-line wind damage was identified across portions of far southeastern Custer County, associated with the rear-flank downdraft of a nearby tornadic thunderstorm. Numerous wooden power poles were snapped, large tree limbs blown down and a metal outbuilding along County Road 990 was destroyed. Both the wind path and time are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blaine

When: May 19, 7:20 PM CST to 7:35 PM CST
Where: Blaine County, 18.08 mi WSW of Geary to 12.36 mi WSW of Geary
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $125,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.566, -98.632

A swath of significant straight-line wind damage was identified across portions of far southern Blaine County, associated with the rear-flank downdraft of a nearby tornadic thunderstorm. A mobile home was destroyed about 4 miles east of Hydro that caused two injuries. Numerous wooden power poles were snapped, large trees uprooted, and a center irrigation pivot was overturned along the path. Multiple wood and metal outbuildings were also damaged, including at least one destroyed, and a house near the intersection of County Road 1000 and Oklahoma Highway 58 had shingles removed. Both the wind path and time are estimated.

Tornado, Caddo

When: May 19, 7:24 PM CST to 7:25 PM CST
Where: Caddo County, 0.36 mi ESE of Hydro to 1.3 mi SSE of Hydro
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.548, -98.574

Numerous people observed a tornado develop at Hydro and move south-southeast crossing Interstate 40 near the State Highway 58 interchange. One semi on the interstate was blown over and an Oklahoma Department of Transportation facility was damaged. This tornado developed on the southern fringe of the storm well south of the primary updraft, and was likely an anticyclonic tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blaine

When: May 19, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Blaine County, 9.45 mi WSW of Greenfield
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.696, -98.543

Wind damage to barns, two homes and granaries in the vicinity of East 910 Road and North 2500 Road. Time is radar estimated.

High Wind, Garfield

When: May 19, 7:25 PM CST to 7:35 PM CST
Where: Garfield forecast zone
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.379, -97.783 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Estimated wind gust due to a probable heat burst event. Powerlines down in the vicinity of the Hillsdale and Kremlin communities.

Thunderstorm Wind, Caddo

When: May 19, 7:35 PM CST to 7:37 PM CST
Where: Caddo County, 3.5 mi E of Hydro
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.551, -98.518

A swath of significant straight-line wind damage was identified across portions of far northern Caddo County, associated with the rear-flank downdraft of a nearby tornadic thunderstorm. Multiple wood power poles along North 2510 Road were snapped. Both the wind path and time are estimated.

Tornado, Blaine

When: May 19, 7:37 PM CST
Where: Blaine County, 8.62 mi SW of Geary
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.05 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Continued into: Caddo, Ok (OUN)
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.552, -98.440

Numerous spotters and chasers observed an anticyclonic tornado develop west of Bridgeport. Drone imagery of damage by the ranch owner shows the tornado developed in Blaine County less than one hundred yards north of the Caddo County line and moved southeast quickly crossing into Caddo County. Some light tree damage was observed in Blaine County.

Tornado, Caddo

When: May 19, 7:37 PM CST to 7:39 PM CST
Where: Caddo County, 3.32 mi W of Bridgeport to 2.87 mi W of Bridgeport
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.55 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.551, -98.439

Numerous spotters and chasers observed this anticyclonic tornado that formed on the south periphery of the primary storm. It initially developed in far southern Blaine County less than one hundred yards north of the Caddo County line, then moved southeast into Caddo County. Once in Caddo County, it meandered southeast and east for another one-half mile. Drone imagery of the damage by the ranch owner showed occasional tree damage along the path.

Tornado, Blaine

When: May 19, 7:37 PM CST to 7:38 PM CST
Where: Blaine County, 8.81 mi WSW of Geary to 8.4 mi W of Geary
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.47 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.603, -98.473

Trees were damaged near N2540 Road to the southeast of American Horse Lake.

Hail, Woodward

When: May 19, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Woodward County, 2.19 mi ENE of Mooreland Arpt
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.494, -99.155

Relayed image.

Thunderstorm Wind, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 4.48 mi WNW of El Reno
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.548, -98.037

El Reno (ELRE) Mesonet observation.

Tornado, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:32 PM CST to 8:48 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 6.33 mi NE of Union City to 4 mi WSW of Yukon
Rating: EF2
Path length: 3.5 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.448, -97.853

Numerous chasers and spotters observed a tornado that touched down just southwest of SW 15th Street and Banner Road and moved northeast dissipating in far western Oklahoma City just southeast of Page Airport, or just northeast of Northwest 10th and Cimarron Road. A few houses suffered significant roof damage or had windows blown in, and a few outbuildings were damaged, but the damage was primarily to trees and power poles along the path.

For a while, this was the easternmost of three simultaneous tornadoes occurring in Canadian County.

Hail, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:33 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 1.95 mi SW of El Reno
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.511, -97.986

MPing report.

Tornado, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:41 PM CST to 8:44 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 5.71 mi NE of Union City to 6.88 mi NE of Union City
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.2 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.452, -97.873

An off-duty Storm Prediction Center meteorologist observed this tornado as one of three simultaneous tornadoes observed in Canadian County. This tornado is estimated to have touched down northwest of Southwest 15th Street and Manning Street and moved northeast. One home received some shingle damage along Reno Avenue between Manning Street and Banner Road.

Tornado, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:41 PM CST to 8:53 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 4.18 mi NNE of Union City to 3.99 mi SSE of El Reno
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.9 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.447, -97.915

This was the westernmost of what for a few minutes were three simultaneous tornadoes in Canadian County and was observed by a number of storm chasers and spotters. The tornado developed southeast of Southwest 15th Street and Alfadale Street, and it damaged a barn and blew a hay bale south-southeast along Southwest 15th Street. The tornado initially moved north or north-northeast before turning northwest and crossing US Highway 81 about a half mile north of Reno Avenue. Street signs were blown over along US-81 before the tornado dissipated west of the highway.

Hail, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:45 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 0.24 mi SW of Yukon
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.497, -97.743

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 8:49 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.46 mi WSW of Bethany
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.501, -97.663

MPing report.

Hail, Canadian

When: May 19, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 2.57 mi ENE of Yukon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.511, -97.696

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.54 mi N of Warr Acres
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.542, -97.624

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.13 mi NNE of Warr Acres
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.549, -97.608

MPing report.

Hail, Canadian

When: May 19, 9:00 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 4.77 mi E of Richland
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.567, -97.717

MPing report.

Hail, Canadian

When: May 19, 9:01 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 0.46 mi ENE of Yukon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.502, -97.733

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:01 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 5.9 mi WNW of The Village
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.615, -97.639

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:05 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.89 mi SW of Bethany
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.488, -97.659

MPing report.

Hail, Canadian

When: May 19, 9:06 PM CST
Where: Canadian County, 0.68 mi SSE of Yukon
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.490, -97.737

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:09 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.41 mi ENE of The Village
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.581, -97.510

MPing report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 0.1 mi S of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 35.389, -97.600

Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) observation.

Tornado, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.92 mi NE of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.1 mi
Path width: 10 yd
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.408, -97.574

A chaser from an Oklahoma City television station observed a brief tornado just east of Interstate 44 in southwest Oklahoma City. No damage was reported or could be found by storm survey teams. The tornado was estimated to be near or just northeast of Interstate 44 and SW 59th Street. Although damage was not found, the rotation was visually observed to be weak, therefore an EF0 rating was assigned.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.34 mi E of (Okc)will Rogers Apt
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.396, -97.559

Social media image showing a light pole blown down. Time is radar estimated.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:13 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.86 mi S of Nichols Hills
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.509, -97.542

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:20 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2 mi SSW of Nicoma Park
Measured: 1.19 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.464, -97.336

Relayed image with digital caliper measurement.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:26 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.93 mi SSW of Oklahoma City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.428, -97.520

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:28 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 0.31 mi SW of Del City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.447, -97.444

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:29 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.66 mi NNE of Del City
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.471, -97.426

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:35 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.49 mi SW of Del City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 35.435, -97.459

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:35 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, Lahoma
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.390, -98.090

MPing report. Additional confirmation from emergency management.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:38 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.02 mi SSE of Midwest City
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.435, -97.371

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:39 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 4.5 mi SSE of Nicoma Park
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.427, -97.298

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:41 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.32 mi SSW of Nicoma Park
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.460, -97.339

MPing report.

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:41 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 2.2 mi ENE of Valley Brook
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.410, -97.443

MPing report.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:43 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, Enid
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.400, -97.880

Hail, Oklahoma

When: May 19, 9:44 PM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 1.86 mi NE of Valley Brook
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.421, -97.459

Relayed image.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:47 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, 3.26 mi WSW of Enid
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.387, -97.936

MPing report.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:47 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, 3.28 mi WNW of Enid
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.424, -97.931

MPing report.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:48 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, Enid
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.400, -97.880

Relayed image with ruler measurement. Time is radar estimated.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, 1.14 mi SSW of Enid
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.386, -97.891

MPing report.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, 2.36 mi SSW of Enid
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.367, -97.891

MPing report. Time adjusted from radar and additional nearby reports.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, 0.16 mi NNE of North Enid
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.442, -97.869

MPing report. Time adjusted from radar and additional nearby reports.

Tornado, Woods

When: May 19, 9:53 PM CST to 9:57 PM CST
Where: Woods County, 5.97 mi NW of Waynoka to 5.89 mi NNW of Waynoka
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.7 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.646, -98.962

This was the first of two tornadoes that developed in western Woods County to the northwest of Waynoka. A number of trees were snapped along the path and damage to at least two oil field sites.

Hail, Garfield

When: May 19, 9:57 PM CST
Where: Garfield County, 3.96 mi ENE of North Enid
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.453, -97.800

MPing report.

Tornado, Woods

When: May 19, 10:01 PM CST to 10:07 PM CST
Where: Woods County, 5.41 mi NW of Waynoka to 4.96 mi NNW of Waynoka
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.5 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.653, -98.938

A second tornado developed in western Woods County to the northwest of Waynoka. A number of trees were snapped or uprooted, a oil tank was blown or rolled about 300 yards and a barn was damaged.

Hail, Grant

When: May 19, 10:04 PM CST
Where: Grant County, 3.36 mi NNE of Nash
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.718, -98.038

MPing report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woods

When: May 19, 10:40 PM CST
Where: Woods County, 1.93 mi NNW of Alva
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.825, -98.684

Powerlines down along with nearby damage to a barn. Time is radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind, Woods

When: May 19, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Woods County, 1.87 mi S of Alva
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 36.773, -98.670

Alva Regional Airport (KAVK) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Alfalfa

When: May 19, 11:15 PM CST
Where: Alfalfa County, 0.72 mi W of Cherokee
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.748, -98.363

Cherokee (CHER) Mesonet observation.

Hail, Payne

When: May 20, 12:25 AM CST
Where: Payne County, 2.97 mi WSW of Glencoe
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.221, -96.982

MPing report.

Flash Flood, Payne

When: May 20, 1:00 AM CST to 4:00 AM CST
Where: Payne County, 0.76 mi WNW of Glencoe to 3.89 mi E of Glencoe
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.233, -96.943

Roadway flooding in the community of Glencoe and along portions of Oklahoma Highway 108 three miles south of the community. Relayed image showing a portion of VFW road washed out. Event time is approximate.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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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: 1180363, 1180364, 1180365, 1184109, 1180366, 1184111, 1180367, 1184118, 1180368, 1180369, 1180371, 1220235, 1188495, 1188498, 1180375, 1180377, 1184913, 1184919, 1180398, 1222700, 1184125, 1188071, 1180392, 1187982, 1187988, 1184128, 1180393, 1180401, 1187993, 1184129, 1184130, 1221970, 1180402, 1180404, 1184252, 1180405, 1184253, 1184255, 1180409, 1180410, and more.