Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, May 21, 2024

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, May 21, 2024
Start: 2024-05-21T16:20
End: 2024-05-21T18:49
Location: Oklahoma

May 21, 2024 · NWS TSA · 63 events in 6 counties and zones

Severe thunderstorms developed over northeastern Oklahoma during the early evening of the 21st, as a cold front moved into the area. Very strong instability combined with very strong deep layer wind shear resulted in the development of some supercell thunderstorms, which moved east across much of northeastern Oklahoma during the evening.

Where it happened

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

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

Open the live radar over this ground

The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $2.7 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 63

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.

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 May 21, 12:24 PM CST, 3 hours 56 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 21, 12:24 PM CST, 3 hours 56 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
124 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

.SHORT TERM...
(Through Tonight)
Issued at 119 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

Warm, humid, and breezy conditions will continue through this
afternoon and evening. Storm chances will ramp up later this
afternoon and into the evening, continuing into the overnight hours
as a cold front moves into the area from the northwest. Model
guidance continues to show a deeply unstable atmosphere with
MLCAPE in excess of 3000 J/Kg through the afternoon and evening
south of the front. Surface-850 hPa specific humidity will be near
the 99th percentile for this time of year with IVT also near the
99th percentile as a consequence of an usually strong low pressure
to the northwest enhancing the southerly flow.

Initial convective initiation has already begun in south-central OK.
These elevated storms will move into southeast OK the next 2 hours.
The main severe hazard will be hail. Convective initiation along the
front is expected around 3-6 PM with a line of storms forming along
it. There will also be the potential for additional isolated
cells anywhere east or south of the front. These storms will be
capable of all severe hazards, including large hail, damaging
winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.
CAMs remain a bit uncertain with respect to how far south along
the boundary storms will form. They also remain uncertain with the
coverage and intensity of storms ahead of the front. With this in
mind, the best coverage and intensity of storms will likely be
across far northeast OK and northwest AR during the early evening.

By late in the evening more widespread storm activity will develop
across southeast OK. Further north, storms will continue to develop
along the front, which will slowly sag south in the vicinity of I-
40. Some areas with repeated rounds of storms will see localized
flash flood potential. Due to recent rains, as well as the
expectation of continued heavy rain Wednesday, and low level
moisture remaining near the climatological max for this time of
year, a Flood Watch was issued through Friday morning to account
for this threat. CAM guidance shows a resurgence of elevated
storms along and behind the front in the 9-12Z period across the
area, but southeast OK in particular. These storms will once again
have the potential to become severe. Discrete cells and cells
north of the front would be hail dominant, but any storms near the
boundary would be capable of all severe hazards.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through Tuesday)
Issued at 119 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

The cluster of storms mentioned at the end of the short term period
will progress east to northeast into northwest AR bringing
widespread heavy rainfall with some severe potential continuing. As
storms (presumably) grow upscale into a line, the threat of strong
winds would become dominant, but other severe hazards would remain
possible. CAM guidance is all over the place for later in the day
Wednesday, but the general theme is that multiple rounds of
additional showers and thunderstorms are likely, but will continue
to focus in southeast OK and northwest AR. As the cold front will be
near or south of the Red River by Wednesday, high temperatures will
be much lower. Highs in the mid 70s will be common north of the
boundary, except perhaps low 80s near the Red River. Low
temperatures north of the boundary will be in the low to mid 60s
and low 70s near and south of it.

For Thursday the remnant cold front will lift north, but it will
become diffuse and wash out. With warm and humid air streaming back
through the area and yet another shortwave trough moving through,
widespread storms are expected to develop again. Similar to the
preceding days, anomalous instability, moisture, and wind shear will
be present so severe weather is expected. Areas of heavy rainfall
will also occur.

Ensemble guidance is in decent agreement that we will get a break
from the storms Friday, with just some lower potential across the
terrain in Arkansas. Saturday will see storm chances resume, with
some lingering probabilities into Sunday. By early next week
ensemble guidance is in excellent agreement that a large ridge will
build across the Great Basin, bringing much warmer air back into the
area under northwest flow. However, smaller scale details such as
how strong the ridge will be or where it will center are still
unknown. About 40% of guidance position the ridge in a way that
would be favorable for nocturnal MCS activity, but given the lead
time will just go with NBM PoPs for now.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

Corridor of low VFR to periodic MVFR ceilings will remain across E
OK / NW AR terminals this afternoon with isolated to scattered
showers and storms. Thunderstorm chances increase from late
afternoon through the evening as a cold front moves slowly
southward into the region. Periodic flight impacts are likely for
NW AR terminals with slightly lesser chances further west.
Lower ceilings develop again overnight along with a chance for
thunderstorm redevelop in vicinity of the slow moving cold front.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   62  76  63  82 /  30  40  40  50
FSM   69  80  66  84 /  60  70  70  60
MLC   67  77  65  82 /  30  80  70  60
BVO   59  76  58  81 /  20  40  30  50
FYV   65  77  61  80 /  60  80  70  60
BYV   63  74  61  80 /  60  70  60  50
MKO   65  75  64  80 /  50  70  60  60
MIO   57  74  61  80 /  40  50  40  50
F10   63  75  63  80 /  50  70  60  60
HHW   70  80  66  82 /  30  80  70  60

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flood Watch from 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday evening
     for OKZ049-053-072>076.

AR...Flood Watch from 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday evening
     for ARZ019-020-029.

&&

SHORT TERM...06
LONG TERM....06
AVIATION...07

Hazardous weather outlook, May 21, 3:52 PM CST, 28 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
452 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-221030-
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-
452 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED THIS EVENING AND TOMORROW...

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

.DAY ONE...This Evening and Tonight.
TORNADO.
	RISK...Elevated.
	AREA...Primarily far Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
	RISK...Significant.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

	AREA AT GREATEST RISK...Southeast of Interstate 44.

HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOOD.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Southeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

DISCUSSION...
Thunderstorms have developed along an advancing cold front across
northeast Oklahoma and will continue to expand in coverage
through this evening as the front moves slowly eastward.
Conditions will support severe weather potential with the highest
chances for locations along and southeast of Interstate 44. Very
large hail up to baseball size and locally damaging winds will be
possible with the strongest storms. A limited to elevated threat
of tornadoes will also exist through early evening hours with
locations across far northeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas
being the most favorable. Storms will weaken by the early morning
hours as the spread eastward. Locally heavy rains could lead to
rapid onset flash flooding for portions of southeast Oklahoma and
northwest Arkansas through the evening into overnight hours.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...Severe Thunderstorm Potential...Heavy Rain Potential.
FRIDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...High Wind Potential.
SATURDAY...Severe Thunderstorm Potential.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Thunderstorms are expected again Wednesday morning across mainly
southeast Oklahoma with a continued severe weather threat.
Additional storms will form throughout the day Wednesday as the
frontal boundary stalls near the Red River. Severe weather and
heavy rainfall will both be possible with these storms.

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected
Thursday afternoon and evening as an upper level storm system
moves across the area. Locally heavy rainfall will again be
possible at this time.

An active weather pattern will continue through the weekend with
periodic storm chances. As of now, it appears the best chance for
severe storms over the weekend will be Saturday evening and
overnight.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 21, 3:37 PM CST, 43 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
437 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

OKZ054-059-060-064-212200-
Tulsa OK-Osage OK-Pawnee OK-Creek OK-
437 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN OSAGE...NORTHERN
CREEK...SOUTHEASTERN PAWNEE AND CENTRAL TULSA COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM
CDT...

At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 2 miles northwest of Shamrock to 7 miles east of
Walnut Creek State Park. Movement was northeast at 60 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations in or near the path include...
Tulsa...                          Sand Springs...
Owasso...                         Mannford...
Drumright...                      Sperry...
Westport...                       Shamrock...
Keystone State Park...            Walnut Creek State Park...
Turley...                         Gray...
Silver City...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3626 9632 3634 9581 3631 9581 3591 9630
      3586 9662 3601 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 236DEG 54KT 3593 9660 3624 9615

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special weather statement, May 21, 3:39 PM CST, 41 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
439 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

ARZ010-011-212215-
Madison AR-Washington AR-
439 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN MADISON AND
SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM CDT...

At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 7 miles
west of Saint Paul, moving east at 60 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 hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
St. Paul...                       Saint Paul...
Pettigrew...                      Japton...
Kingston...                       Witter...
Aurora...                         Boston...
Dutton...                         Red Star...
Weathers...                       Delaney...
Brashears...                      Crosses...
Patrick...                        Combs...

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3595 9349 3593 9349 3592 9351 3588 9351
      3588 9352 3579 9352 3577 9391 3577 9395
      3576 9400 3589 9404 3610 9350 3597 9346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 252DEG 53KT 3584 9390

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Mejia

Special weather statement, May 21, 3:45 PM CST, 35 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
445 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

ARZ002-212200-
Carroll AR-
445 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CARROLL COUNTY
THROUGH 500 PM CDT...

At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Urbanette, moving east at 60 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations in or near the path include...
Berryville...                     Grandview...
Urbanette...                      Blue Eye...
Pleasant Ridge...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3636 9362 3650 9367 3650 9330 3641 9330
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 252DEG 53KT 3644 9355

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Mejia

Special weather statement, May 21, 4:01 PM CST, 19 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
501 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

OKZ056-057-212230-
Craig OK-Nowata OK-
501 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CRAIG AND EASTERN
NOWATA COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...

At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 10 miles
east of Lenapah, moving northeast at 65 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 hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Hollow...                         Centralia...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3665 9558 3686 9559 3700 9542 3700 9502
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 227DEG 55KT 3685 9545

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

Special weather statement, May 21, 4:04 PM CST, 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
504 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

OKZ060-064-066-212230-
Tulsa OK-Okmulgee OK-Creek OK-
504 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CREEK...NORTHWESTERN OKMULGEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN TULSA COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...

At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 6 miles northeast of Shamrock to 3 miles
southeast of Stroud. Movement was east at 50 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 hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Tulsa...                          Bristow...
Sapulpa...                        Jenks...
Glenpool...                       Kiefer...
Mounds...                         Kellyville...
Depew...                          Slick...
Shamrock...                       Jenks Riverside Airport...
Milfay...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 178 and 214.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3584 9662 3607 9650 3605 9592 3564 9620
      3564 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 2204Z 266DEG 44KT 3596 9649 3571 9663

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

Special weather statement, May 21, 4:09 PM CST, 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
509 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

ARZ029-OKZ076-212230-
Sebastian AR-Le Flore OK-
509 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN SEBASTIAN AND EAST
CENTRAL LE FLORE COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...

At 509 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles
west of Morgan Springs, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Mansfield...                      Hartford...
Patterson...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3505 9423 3497 9424 3495 9434 3496 9437
      3494 9439 3495 9441 3493 9443 3493 9445
      3481 9445 3480 9450 3497 9456 3507 9424
      3506 9425 3506 9423 3507 9420 3507 9421
      3509 9416
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 249DEG 45KT 3491 9443

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

Mejia

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 29 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:19 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

56 hail, 5 thunderstorm wind, 2 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2 mi N of Owasso
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.299, -95.850

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:20 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi S of Collinsville
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.327, -95.830

Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:21 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 1 mi NE of Owasso
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.280, -95.837

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:22 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 3.61 mi NW of Kellyville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.991, -96.260

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:22 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2 mi E of Owasso
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.270, -95.814

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:24 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 5.58 mi SSE of Collinsville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.300, -95.780

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:24 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 4 mi N of Catoosa
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.238, -95.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:25 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 5.43 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.260, -95.770

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:25 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 4 mi W of Verdigris
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.230, -95.752

Half dollar size hail damaged businesses and vehicles near the Port of Catoosa.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:25 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 4.81 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.254, -95.761

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles in Stone Canyon.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:27 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 0.13 mi E of Tulsa
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.150, -95.948

Golf ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Tornado, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:27 PM CST to 4:36 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 2.31 mi NW of Verdigris to 2.88 mi WSW of Tiawah
Rating: EF1
Path length: 5.3 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.255, -95.707

This tornado developed just north of Highway 266 and west of the S 4100 Road. It moved east, uprooting or snapping a few trees, and snapping numerous large tree limbs in a neighborhood along and east of the S 4100 Road. The roofs of a number of homes were damaged, and trees were uprooted as the tornado moved through Verdigris. It moved east-southeast after crossing I-44, snapping large tree limbs until it dissipated south of the 530 Road and east of the S 4150 Road. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 2 mi NE of Verdigris
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.251, -95.655

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to 60 mph damaged the roofs of homes.

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:31 PM CST to 4:36 PM CST
Where: Creek County, Sapulpa
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.000, -96.100

Hail up to the size of golf balls damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:32 PM CST to 4:33 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 2.36 mi SSW of Sapulpa
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.970, -96.120

Hail up to golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:33 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 2 mi SW of Claremore
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.300, -95.625

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:34 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 0.52 mi WNW of Verdigris
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.233, -95.688

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:34 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 0.66 mi E of Sapulpa
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.999, -96.088

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi NW of Jenks
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.051, -96.008

Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 2 mi ESE of Sapulpa
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 35.989, -96.067

Hail up to hen egg size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 3 mi NE of Verdigris
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.261, -95.642

Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:36 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi WSW of Jenks
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.003, -96.020

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:37 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 2 mi NE of Sapulpa
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.020, -96.075

Up to hen egg size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Tornado, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:39 PM CST to 4:41 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 1.73 mi SSW of Tiawah to 0.99 mi S of Tiawah
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 36.249, -95.586

This tornado developed west of the E 530 Road and moved east-northeast, uprooting trees, snapping large tree limbs, and destroying a metal carport. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 90 mph.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2.08 mi ESE of Garden City
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.119, -95.986

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi SW of Jenks
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.989, -96.008

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:41 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2 mi NW of Jenks
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.041, -95.995

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Rogers

When: May 21, 4:41 PM CST
Where: Rogers County, 6.44 mi NNW of Catoosa
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.263, -95.802

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:41 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2.62 mi WSW of Tulsa R L Jones Arpt
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $35,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.020, -96.025

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:41 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2 mi SW of Jenks
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.999, -95.995

Hen egg size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Creek

When: May 21, 4:41 PM CST
Where: Creek County, 0.89 mi SE of Sapulpa
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.990, -96.090

Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:43 PM CST to 4:49 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2.63 mi ESE of Jenks
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.000, -95.930

Large hail up to half dollar size fell at this location for at least six minutes. The hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:44 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi S of Tulsa
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.092, -95.950

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, Tulsa
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $35,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.150, -95.950

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi SW of Jenks
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.989, -96.008

Golf ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:48 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi E of Jenks
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.020, -95.916

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:48 PM CST to 4:50 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi W of Broken Arrow
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.050, -95.852

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:49 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3.12 mi ESE of Jenks
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.000, -95.920

Half dollar size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:49 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi E of Jenks
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.020, -95.898

Hen egg size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:49 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi E of Jenks
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.020, -95.916

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:49 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi SSE of Jenks
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.967, -95.943

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi WSW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.028, -95.846

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 5 mi W of Broken Arrow
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.050, -95.870

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi W of Broken Arrow
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.050, -95.834

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:51 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi NE of Jenks
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.051, -95.932

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:51 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi E of Glenpool
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.950, -95.928

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:51 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 5 mi SE of Tulsa
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.099, -95.887

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:52 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi WSW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.028, -95.846

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:53 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi NE of Bixby
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.981, -95.842

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:53 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi NW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.081, -95.818

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3.55 mi SW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 3 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.010, -95.820

Hail slightly larger than baseball size damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi N of Bixby
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.993, -95.880

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi N of Bixby
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.993, -95.880

Hen egg size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:55 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi SSW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.996, -95.807

Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:56 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi SW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.009, -95.831

Hail slightly larger than golf ball size damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:57 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 3 mi SW of Broken Arrow
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.017, -95.815

Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 4:57 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi NE of Bixby
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.991, -95.829

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 2.17 mi SE of Tulsa
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.130, -95.920

Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Tulsa

When: May 21, 5:00 PM CST to 5:03 PM CST
Where: Tulsa County, 4 mi S of Broken Arrow
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.992, -95.780

Hail up to the size of hen eggs damaged homes and vehicles.

Hail, Wagoner

When: May 21, 5:01 PM CST
Where: Wagoner County, 0.95 mi SW of Oneta
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.011, -95.733

Hail, Okmulgee

When: May 21, 5:43 PM CST
Where: Okmulgee County, 1.38 mi SSE of Okmulgee Arpt
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.651, -95.944

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskogee

When: May 21, 6:36 PM CST to 6:38 PM CST
Where: Muskogee County, 0.86 mi WNW of Wainwright to 1.01 mi SE of Wainwright
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.624, -95.584

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of homes, uprooted trees, and snapped numerous large tree limbs in a broad swath from northwest of Wainwright to east of Wainwright.

Thunderstorm Wind, Muskogee

When: May 21, 6:47 PM CST to 6:49 PM CST
Where: Muskogee County, 1.39 mi E of Oktaha to 0.12 mi W of Oktaha
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.581, -95.455

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees and snapped numerous large tree limbs in a broad swath from the west of Oktaha through the east of Oktaha.

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.

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

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Oklahoma in 2024 Every state in 2024 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Oklahoma, 2024 Warnings in Oklahoma, May 2024

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: 1183254, 1183258, 1183252, 1183253, 1183257, 1182553, 1183255, 1182554, 1183256, 1183344, 1183859, 1184301, 1183871, 1183293, 1182555, 1183421, 1183810, 1184011, 1183261, 1183311, 1183870, 1183289, 1183309, 1184302, 1183264, 1183265, 1183266, 1183811, 1183824, 1183861, 1184013, 1182549, 1183377, 1183376, 1183382, 1183394, 1183812, 1182550, 1183857, 1183864, and more.