Thunderstorm Wind, Garfield
- When
- June 26, 5:15 PM CST
- Where
- Garfield County, 2.79 mi SE of Breckinridge
- Measured
- 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.412, -97.694
Breckinridge (BREC) Mesonet observation.
Scattered thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a weak surface front/pressure trough across northern Oklahoma on the evening of the 26th. This activity produced damaging winds, hail and flooding as it progressed south/southeastward into the early morning of the 27th.
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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.
The episode as NWS OUN wrote it up.
Scattered thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a weak surface front/pressure trough across northern Oklahoma on the evening of the 26th. This activity produced damaging winds, hail and flooding as it progressed south/southeastward into the early morning of the 27th. Significant damaging winds and hail were noted with a trio of more organized thunderstorms (supercells) during this time impacting areas around Enid, Stillwater, Oklahoma City and Chandler, OK.
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 26, 12:43 PM CST, 4 hours 32 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Norman OK 143 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 ...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1257 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 - Scattered strong to severe storms are possible late this afternoon and evening, with hail up to the size of quarters, gusts to 70 mph, and locally heavy rainfall possible. - Flood Watch in effect for a small area of north central Oklahoma - Summer finally shows up. && .NEAR TERM... (Rest of today and tonight) Issued at 1257 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 Friday afternoon and evening may be the most interesting part of this forecast update, as just enough parameters are in place for at least scattered thunderstorms. Since it is still June, any thunderstorm will have an appropriate amount of instability and shear to produce a few severe storms. Yesterday: much more of a classic setup, as evidenced by the tornadoes in the panhandles. Today isn't quite as volatile, yet there are steep lapse rates, 0-6km shear approaching 35 to 40 knots, and some juicy dewpoints in the 70s. This isn't enough for a repeat of yesterday, but should be enough to allow scattered storms to become severe if they can develop. ACARS and model soundings are pretty close, each showing between 2000-2500 J/kg of CAPE in central and northwestern Oklahoma. So, can storms indeed develop. For a lifting mechanism, there is a stalled front from Amarillo,TX to Wellington,KS to Springfield, MO. 18Z satellite data shows cu in the development stage...and daytime heating should enhance this through sunset. With few exceptions, the convective allowing models are showing a signal for increased cloud base RH...and are developing convection as early as 22Z, but especially by 0Z. Thus, at least scattered thunderstorms are likely in the north. The cold front and associated boundaries are most notable on satellite just north of the border in southern Kansas. As storms fire here, they will be close enough to produce rain and/or runoff in Grant, Kay, and Noble Counties. This is the same area which has seen over 5+ inches of rain in spots this week. Rainfall amounts as little as 1/2 inch could aggravate any flooding issues there. Therefore, a Flood Watch was issued for those three counties through 12Z Saturday. Fox && .SHORT TERM... (Saturday through Sunday night) Issued at 1257 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 After 12Z Saturday, rain and thunderstorm chances decrease. As the rain chances move east, the temperatures will begin to rise. Low 90s today will quickly give way to mid and upper 90s on Saturday, with close to triple digits possible near Wichita Falls. Thankfully, nowhere near record setting territory. See below for more on that. However, despite not being records, it'll feel hot enough, as the heat index values will rise to as high as 103. Record highs this weekend in Wichita Falls are two of the highest temperatures on record at KSPS. Saturday's high temperature record is 116, set in 1980. Sunday's high temperature record in Wichita Falls is the highest on record, 117 degrees, also set in 1980. Fox && .LONG TERM... (Monday through next Thursday) Issued at 1257 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 Midnight shift did a great job with the overview, so have kept the text below. Of the next six days, we are currently forecasting one record warm minimum (record high morning low temp), two that tie existing records, and within 2 degrees of the remaining three. In other words, once the relative cool weather is gone, summer is heading in with a vengeance. Upper ridge will build, with monsoonal flow setting up over Arizona and New Mexico. Fox Previous long term discussion: 1253 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 Above-average temperatures will be the main story next week with highs in the upper 90's to low 100's. Heat index values are forecast to remain just below advisory criteria, with warmer values expected over north-central Oklahoma into mid-week. Low shower and storm chances could linger across western Oklahoma and adjacent north Texas. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1205 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026 VFR/MVFR ceilings expected. Winds will generally be from the SW to SE. Scattered showers/storms will be possible this afternoon into tonight with the highest chances in northern OK although there are low chances in other areas as well. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Oklahoma City OK 76 96 79 96 / 20 10 0 0 Hobart OK 76 100 78 100 / 10 0 10 0 Wichita Falls TX 77 99 77 98 / 10 0 0 0 Gage OK 72 102 80 102 / 10 0 0 0 Ponca City OK 73 92 79 94 / 50 10 0 0 Durant OK 78 94 77 95 / 10 0 0 0 && .OUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OK...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for OKZ007-008-013. TX...None. && NEAR TERM...21 SHORT TERM...21 LONG TERM....21 AVIATION...25
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
509 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
OKZ010-011-262245-
Major OK-Woodward OK-
509 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Major and
southeastern Woodward Counties through 545 PM CDT...
At 509 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of Chester, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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...
Bouse Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3646 9880 3645 9878 3645 9874 3622 9871
3625 9906 3638 9910 3648 9883
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 259DEG 19KT 3631 9897
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
MDUSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
520 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
OKZ005-006-011>013-262245-
Major OK-Garfield OK-Alfalfa OK-Woods OK-Noble OK-
520 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Woods,
northwestern Noble, southern Alfalfa, northeastern Major and Garfield
Counties through 545 PM CDT...
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Billings to 9 miles northeast
of Orion. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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...
Enid, Perry, Fairview, Waukomis, Garber, Lahoma, Covington, Billings,
Ringwood, Drummond, Cleo Springs, Kremlin, Goltry, Breckenridge,
Meno, Fairmont, Carrier, Vance Air Force Base, Orienta, and Lucien.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3656 9728 3655 9809 3645 9874 3626 9871
3628 9729
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 223DEG 8KT 3641 9742 3633 9867
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
MDUSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
530 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
OKZ009-010-262300-
Woodward OK-Ellis OK-
530 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Ellis
and west central Woodward Counties through 600 PM CDT...
At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Fort Supply to 5 miles
east of Fargo. Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 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...
Woodward, Fargo, Fort Supply, and Tangier.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3660 9961 3660 9938 3638 9928 3629 9957
3650 9975
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 244DEG 12KT 3648 9963 3637 9952
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
MDUSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
543 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
OKZ013-262315-
Noble OK-
543 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Noble County
through 615 PM CDT...
At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Billings to 4 miles east
of Lucien. Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny 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...
Perry, Billings, Red Rock, Marland, Lucien, and Ceres.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3657 9709 3626 9727 3626 9746 3657 9745
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 241DEG 12KT 3645 9734 3630 9738
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
MDUSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
601 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
OKZ005-011-262330-
Major OK-Woods OK-
601 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Woods
and northwestern Major Counties through 630 PM CDT...
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Waynoka to 11 miles north
of Orion. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Waynoka, Avard, and Bouse Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor NOAA Weather
Radio, local radio stations or available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 9853 3640 9853 3635 9880 3647 9896
3660 9896 3679 9888
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 208DEG 19KT 3656 9893 3639 9874
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
MDUThe Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 53 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:15 UTC.
25 thunderstorm wind, 10 hail, 4 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Breckinridge (BREC) Mesonet observation.
A rollover accident involving a truck and trailer, suspected to have been caused by thunderstorm winds, occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and 102nd Street. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Breckinridge (BREC) Mesonet observation.
A handheld anemometer measurement from a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
Trees and a small outbuilding were damaged near the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and 138th Street. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hailfall near the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and 150th Street.
Large trees and power poles were blown down near the intersection of Market Road and 174th Street. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Breckinridge (BREC) Mesonet observation.
A large tree was uprooted. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Small tree limbs were blown down in/around Lamont. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Trees and tree limbs were blown down in/around Tonkawa. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Power lines were blown down near the intersection of Oklahoma Highway 8 and East 720 Road. The report was relayed by emergency management. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
A section of the roadway was washed out due to flooding near the intersection of Southwest 174th Street and Market Road. The event time is approximate.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tree limbs were blown down in/around Perry. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Significant roadway flooding occurred in/around Perry, including floodwaters approaching houses in at least one location. The event time is approximate.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) observation.
Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) observation.
Eight light aircraft were damaged, including at least one that was overturned, along with damage to the roof of an airport hangar at Stillwater Regional Airport. The event time is estimated based on radar observations and wind gust observations from the collocated ASOS.
The roof of an apartment building was significantly damaged by thunderstorm winds. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Power poles and power lines were blown down along with tree trunks snapped. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Images showing significant roadway flooding near the intersection of Country Club Road and Richmond Road were shared on social media. The event time is approximate.
Multiple streets were flooded in/around Stillwater, with many vehicles reported stalled in floodwaters. The event time is approximate.
Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
An image was shared from downtown Guthrie. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
A social media report.
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time was adjusted based on radar observations.
A cabin was destroyed, large trees were uprooted and power poles were blown down. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
A barn was destroyed by thunderstorm winds. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
The report was relayed through mPING.
El Reno (ELRE) Mesonet observation.
El Reno (ELRE) Mesonet observation.
Images showing multiple power poles and large tree limbs blown down were shared by emergency management. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Several tree trunks snapped and large tree limbs blown down along Air Depot Boulevard. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated based on radar observations.
An estimated wind gust from a broadcast media storm chaser.
An estimated wind gust in Luther. Several power flashes were also concurrently reported.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Oklahoma in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Oklahoma, June 2026
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: 1349361, 1349518, 1349347, 1349345, 1349520, 1349517, 1349523, 1349362, 1349521, 1349519, 1351102, 1349524, 1351109, 1355767, 1349525, 1351112, 1355777, 1351110, 1351114, 1351115, 1351116, 1351119, 1351120, 1355778, 1355774, 1351122, 1351133, 1351126, 1351128, 1351146, 1351154, 1351185, 1351187, 1351189, 1351192, 1351198, 1351199, 1351204, 1351202.