Tornadoes and Flood in Oklahoma, June 6, 2025

Name: Tornadoes and Flood in Oklahoma, June 6, 2025
Start: 2025-06-06T00:41
End: 2025-06-06T09:00
Location: Oklahoma

June 6, 2025 · NWS OUN · 27 events in 12 counties and zones

A well-defined and intense mesoscale convective system (MCS) translated from the Southern High Plains into portions of northern and central Oklahoma during the predawn hours of the 6th. In addition to widespread and occasionally intense thunderstorm wind damage/gusts, multiple tornadoes occurred in both the northern and southern exurban areas of the Oklahoma Metropolitan Area.

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

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $178,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 27

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.

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 Jun 5, 10:45 PM CST, 1 hour 56 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 1138 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025
Episodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning this evening and continuing through the weekend. Severe weather will be possible.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 5, 10:45 PM CST, 1 hour 56 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1145 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

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

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1138 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

- Episodic rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning this
  evening and continuing through the weekend. Severe weather will
  be possible.

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Rest of tonight)
Issued at 1138 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

Complex of storms across northern half of Oklahoma will continue to
push slowly east into eastern parts of the state this morning. Some
strong storms may be possible. Should see a short break from late
morning into midday beore additional convection will be possible
along residual boundaries from morning storms. A few of these could
become severe as we get some breaks in the cloud cover and
instability increases with daytime heating.

Expect a similar scenario tonight as what occurred last night as
storms develop across High Plains to our west and northwest and then
translate east and southeast across the area this evening and
overnight. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary hazard, but some
hail and in isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Another round of
heavy rainfall will also be possible, perhaps slightly farther south
than previous night.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Friday through Saturday night)
Issued at 1138 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

Again some lingering convection appears possible Saturday morning.
Otherwise, an upper shortwave will drop southeast through the
northern/central Plains into the mid-MS valley which will drive a
surface cold front south through the area. Convection is expected to
develop along this bounadary across southern Oklahoma. Again severe
storms and heavy rainfall will be possible. This complex will then
move southeast into the Arklatx Sunday morning.

Upper pattern shifts to more of a northwest flow regime Sunday.
Another High Plains complex is expected to develop and roll
southeast through the Texas panhandle toward southwest Oklahoma and
western north Texas Sunday night.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through next Thursday)
Issued at 1138 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

Upper ridge may shift further east into the Plains by late Monday
into Tuesday with main area of convection shifting south of the
area, at least for a short time. Potential for a return to weak
southwest flow does exist by late in the week.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1129 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

A storm complex is developing along the Kansas / Oklahoma border
and is expected to surge southeastward overnight into the morning
through most of the forecast area. Reduced visibilities and
erratic gusty winds can be expected near thunderstorms. Low
stratus is also expected by morning. Ceilings should lift by
Friday afternoon.

Day

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Oklahoma City OK  80  69  86  68 /  70  80  60  70
Hobart OK         82  66  90  67 /  70  70  40  60
Wichita Falls TX  83  72  93  72 /  60  30  20  30
Gage OK           80  61  82  62 /  30  90  20  90
Ponca City OK     78  66  84  65 /  20  90  30  80
Durant OK         85  73  91  75 /  20  40  60  20

&&

.OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flood Watch through Friday afternoon for OKZ004>020-024>026.

TX...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...30
SHORT TERM...30
LONG TERM....30
AVIATION...14

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 5, 6:57 PM CST, 5 hours 44 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
757 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

OKZ042-043-047-048-060145-
Coal-Atoka-Johnston-Pontotoc-
757 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN JOHNSTON...SOUTHERN
COAL...SOUTHEASTERN PONTOTOC AND WEST CENTRAL ATOKA COUNTIES...

At 756 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Clarita, or 16
miles west of Coalgate, moving southeast at 15 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Pontotoc, Clarita, Tupelo, Coalgate, Jesse, Olney, Lehigh, Phillips,
Centrahoma, Bromide, Wapanucka, Boggy Depot Park, and Stonewall.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3451 9672 3465 9652 3457 9613 3428 9629
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 296DEG 15KT 3455 9651

Stalley

Local storm report, Jun 5, 7:13 PM CST, 5 hours 28 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Norman OK
813 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0538 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Lindsay             34.85N 97.61W
06/05/2025                   Garvin             OK   Emergency Mngr

            Large trees down, carport destroyed. Time
            estimated from radar.

&&

KS

Special weather statement, Jun 5, 7:19 PM CST, 5 hours 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
819 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

OKZ005-006-010-011-060200-
Major-Woodward-Alfalfa-Woods-
819 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...SCATTERED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN WOODS...
SOUTHERN ALFALFA...CENTRAL MAJOR AND EAST CENTRAL WOODWARD
COUNTIES...

At 818 PM CDT, radar indicated several strong thunderstorms located
from near Fairview to near Quinlan. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Goltry, Carmen, Waynoka, Alva, Quinlan, Lambert, Fairview, Dacoma,
Hopeton, Aline, Avard, Orienta, Helena, Jet, Cleo Springs, Bouse
Junction, Cherokee, and Great Salt Plains Lake.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3670 9811 3650 9810 3621 9849 3634 9921
      3681 9871
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 225DEG 36KT 3629 9857 3638 9910

Stalley

Special weather statement, Jun 5, 7:46 PM CST, 4 hours 55 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
846 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

OKZ007-060215-
Grant-
846 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY...

At 845 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Nash, or 17
miles southeast of Cherokee, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Pond Creek, Nash, Medford, Deer Creek, and Jefferson.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3679 9749 3659 9791 3660 9811 3673 9811
      3699 9776
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 234DEG 40KT 3664 9809

Stalley

Special weather statement, Jun 5, 8:52 PM CST, 3 hours 49 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
952 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

OKZ006-011-012-060345-
Major-Garfield-Alfalfa-
952 PM CDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN ALFALFA...NORTHERN
GARFIELD AND NORTHEASTERN MAJOR COUNTIES...

At 952 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lahoma, or 11
miles west of Enid, moving east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hunter, Breckenridge, Garber, Enid, Lahoma, Fairmont, Ringwood,
Carrier, Kremlin, Meno, North Enid, and Vance Air Force Base.

&&

LAT...LON 3634 9825 3650 9826 3659 9758 3635 9754
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 261DEG 31KT 3642 9808

Shamburger

Special weather statement, Jun 5, 11:39 PM CST, 1 hour 2 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1239 AM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025

OKZ005-006-060630-
Alfalfa-Woods-
1239 AM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN WOODS AND
NORTHWESTERN ALFALFA COUNTIES...

At 1239 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Alva, moving east at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Alva, Driftwood, Cherokee, Burlington, Ingersoll, and Capron.

&&

LAT...LON 3672 9895 3694 9896 3700 9836 3674 9834
TIME...MOT...LOC 0539Z 265DEG 20KT 3683 9880

Shamburger

The radar

The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 155 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:41 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

18 thunderstorm wind, 6 tornado, 2 hail, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: June 6, 12:41 AM CST
Where: Ellis County, 0.67 mi ESE of (Gag)gage Airport
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 36.297, -99.769

Gage Airport (KGAG) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ellis

When: June 6, 12:51 AM CST
Where: Ellis County, 0.67 mi ESE of (Gag)gage Airport
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 36.297, -99.769

Gage Airport (KGAG) observation.

Hail, Kay

When: June 6, 1:38 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 2.08 mi WNW of Tonkawa
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.695, -97.343

The report was relayed through mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind, Major

When: June 6, 1:50 AM CST
Where: Major County, 5.17 mi NW of Fairview
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 36.317, -98.552

Fairview (FAI2) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When: June 6, 1:50 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 0.47 mi SE of Newkirk
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.876, -97.053

A relayed image shows a gas station awning blown over. The event time is estimated from radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When: June 6, 1:50 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 0.48 mi SE of Newkirk
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.876, -97.053

A gas station canopy was blown over in Newkirk.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When: June 6, 1:53 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 0.04 mi NNE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 36.730, -97.100

Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When: June 6, 1:55 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 0.04 mi NNE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 36.730, -97.100

Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.

Hail, Kay

When: June 6, 1:57 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 1.25 mi ENE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.737, -97.079

The report was relayed through mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kay

When: June 6, 1:58 AM CST
Where: Kay County, 0.04 mi NNE of (Pnc)ponca City Arpt
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 36.730, -97.100

Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Noble

When: June 6, 2:03 AM CST
Where: Noble County, 8.35 mi ESE of Marland
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.507, -97.015

A personal weather station observation.

Tornado, Kingfisher

When: June 6, 2:55 AM CST to 2:57 AM CST
Where: Kingfisher County, 7.97 mi NNW of Cashion to 7.26 mi N of Cashion
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Continued into: Logan, Ok (OUN)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.913, -97.709

This tornado initially developed in Kingfisher County near County Roads 760 and 2970. The tornado moved east-southeast producing relatively light tree damage in Kingfisher County before moving into Logan County north of Cooksey Road.

Tornado, Logan

When: June 6, 2:57 AM CST to 3:04 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 4.32 mi WNW of Cimarron City to 2.05 mi ENE of Cimarron City
Rating: EF1
Path length: 6.2 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.905, -97.675

This tornado initially developed in Kingfisher County before moving into Logan County north of Cooksey Road. The tornado continued east-southeast crossing between Cimarron City and Crescent Springs before turning east-northeast and dissipating northeast of Cooksey Road and May Avenue. Utility poles were broken along Council Road, one building had it's exterior door damaged, and otherwise damage was primarily to trees along the path.

Thunderstorm Wind, Greer

When: June 6, 3:05 AM CST
Where: Greer County, 2.5 mi N of Hester
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.836, -99.424

Mangum (MANG) Mesonet observation. A heat burst was likely responsible for this event.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: June 6, 3:05 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 2.56 mi SE of Cimarron City
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.864, -97.567

Trees were blown down onto May Avenue. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: June 6, 3:10 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 4.42 mi W of Guthrie
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.872, -97.498

Multiple trees were blown down in the Cedar Valley RV Park, including one that landed on a fifth wheel travel trailer. The event time is estimated from radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: June 6, 3:15 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 3.43 mi N of Seward
Measured: 66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.849, -97.480

Guthrie (GUTH) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: June 6, 3:20 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 3.43 mi N of Seward
Measured: 67 kt (77 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.849, -97.480

Guthrie (GUTH) Mesonet observation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: June 6, 3:20 AM CST
Where: Logan County, 3.96 mi SSE of Guthrie
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.827, -97.393

Trees were blown down, trapping individuals in a storm shelter. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oklahoma

When: June 6, 3:38 AM CST
Where: Oklahoma County, 4.07 mi ENE of Arcadia Lake
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.667, -97.300

A large tree was blown down onto the roadway near the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and Hiawassee Road. The event time is estimated from radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 6, 3:43 AM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Wellston
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.690, -97.060

Tree damage was reported in and around the community of Wellston. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 6, 3:47 AM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 3.75 mi WSW of Wellston
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 35.673, -97.124

An estimated wind gust near the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and 3300 Road.

Tornado, McClain

When: June 6, 3:48 AM CST to 3:50 AM CST
Where: McClain County, 1.12 mi SW of Newcastle to 1.66 mi SSE of Newcastle
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.5 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.237, -97.612

The first Newcastle tornado of the morning developed near Southwest 16th Street and Dickerson Street in Newcastle, and moved east-southeast crossing US Highway 62 and dissipating southeast of Highway 62 and Southeast 16th Street. A fence was blown down and a trampoline damaged at one home, otherwise damage was primarily to trees along the path.

Tornado, McClain

When: June 6, 3:54 AM CST to 3:56 AM CST
Where: McClain County, 4.03 mi SE of Newcastle to 4.61 mi WNW of Goldsby
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.3 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.204, -97.556

The second Newcastle tornado of the morning produced scattered tree damage along the tornado path in Newcastle from southeast 32nd between May and Pennsylvania Avenues to south of southeast 40th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Tornado, Cleveland

When: June 6, 4:28 AM CST to 4:32 AM CST
Where: Cleveland County, 3.36 mi ENE of Lexington to 4.81 mi E of Lexington
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.4 mi
Path width: 200 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.026, -97.284

This tornado developed near 108th Street north of State Highway 39 and moved southeast past Lewis Road between 120th Street and 132nd Street. One home suffered roof damage and trees were damaged along the path.

Tornado, McClain

When: June 6, 4:52 AM CST to 4:56 AM CST
Where: McClain County, 3.63 mi NW of Byars to 1.74 mi N of Byars
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.3 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 34.911, -97.090

Scattered tree damage was observed from Ward Avenue about 2 miles north of State Highway 59 to Johnsonville Road about a mile and a half north of Byars.

Flood, Garvin

When: June 6, 6:00 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST
Where: Garvin County, 0.42 mi WSW of Pauls Valley to 0.39 mi NNE of Pauls Valley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.738, -97.227

A relayed video shows minor roadway flooding along Oklahoma Highway 19 in the community of Pauls Valley. The event time is approximate.

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.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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: 1274097, 1274101, 1274102, 1274107, 1274125, 1278453, 1274119, 1274121, 1274103, 1274120, 1274106, 1276059, 1276060, 1274122, 1275477, 1275483, 1274124, 1274123, 1275484, 1275487, 1275492, 1275486, 1276061, 1276062, 1276065, 1276068, 1276087.