Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
614 NOUS44 KTSA 291638 PNSTSA ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-300445- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1138 AM CDT Wed May 29 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/25-26/2024 Tornado Event - Update 1... .Update...Updated some details/summary for the Claremore/Pryor and Decatur 1 tornadoes; added Decatur 2, Centerton, and Paw Paw Hollow tornadoes .Overview...NWS Tulsa meteorologists continue to survey storm damage from severe thunderstorms that moved through eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas late evening 5/25 into the early morning of 5/26. A long-track supercell produced a number of tornadoes, some of which has been confirmed in the strong category (EF2 and EF3), as well as extensive straight-line wind damage from its rear flank downdraft. The details for a number of the tornadoes is below based on our surveys. We will continue to update this statement as we complete the details of the event through additional surveys in the coming days. .CLAREMORE / PRYOR OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 145 to 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 23.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: TBD - at least 1900 yards Fatalities: 2 Injuries: 23 Start Date: 05/25/2024 Start Time: 11:19 PM CDT Start Location: 5 ENE Owasso / Rogers County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.3072 / -95.7651 End Date: 05/25/2024 End Time: 11:59 PM CDT End Location: 2 WNW Pryor / Mayes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.3193 / -95.3462 Survey Summary: Details for this tornado are not finalized. This tornado developed northeast of Owasso, moved through Claremore, where numerous homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. EF2 damage was found in Claremore, and EF3 damage was found east of Claremore. Nineteen injuries occurred in Rogers County from the tornado. The tornado continued to produce EF2 damage as it moved into Mayes County, with extensive tree damage. It destroyed a mobile home less than a mile from the county line, where two fatalities and four injuries occurred. The tornado produced EF3 damage to homes about four miles northwest of Pryor, and then dissipated about two miles northwest of Pryor. This supercell produced extensive straight-line wind damage associated with the rear flank downdraft outside of the tornado track to the south. Work continues on this tornado track. .LAKE HUDSON OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 to 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 2000 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:07 AM CDT Start Location: 2 NNW Salina / Mayes County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.3196 / -95.1669 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 12:19 AM CDT End Location: 5 E Salina / Mayes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.3043 / -95.0676 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over Lake Hudson and moved generally east- southeast. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, homes were damaged, outbuildings were destroyed, and power poles were snapped along its path. It produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX WSR-88D. .SALINA OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 to 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.4 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:25 AM CDT Start Location: 1 NW Salina / Mayes County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.2998 / -95.1594 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 12:30 AM CDT End Location: 2 SE Salina / Mayes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.2719 / -95.135 Survey Summary: This tornado developed just north of Salina, and moved south- southeast across town, dissipating over an inlet of Lake Hudson. The tornado damaged homes and businesses, uprooted and snapped trees, and blew down power poles. It produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX WSR-88D. .BULL HOLLOW OKLAHOMA TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 to 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.8 miles Path Width /maximum/: 650 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:36 AM CDT Start Location: 6 N Leach / Delaware County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.3037 / -94.9146 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 12:39 AM CDT End Location: 8 NNE Leach / Delaware County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.3178 / -94.8905 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over rugged terrain near Bull Hollow, moved across County Road 546, where trees were uprooted, and then moved northeast and dissipated before reaching County Road 487. It produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX WSR-88D. .DECATUR ARKANSAS TORNADO 1... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 145 to 155 mph Path Length /statute/: 7.9 miles Path Width /maximum/: 3200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 2 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 12:59 AM CDT Start Location: 2 W Cherokee City / Delaware County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.3013 / -94.6176 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 01:21 AM CDT End Location: 3 NW Decatur / Benton County / AR End Lat/Lon: 36.367 / -94.5028 Survey Summary: This tornado developed north of County Road 500 and west of S 712 Road, about a mile and a half from the state line. It damaged several homes, destroyed outbuildings, snapped and uprooted trees, and snapped power poles as it moved northeast into Arkansas, crossing near Welch Road. It intensified and widened as it moved across Coon Hollow Road and Carlton Drive, where homes and outbuildings were destroyed and tree damage was extensive. Several homes were destroyed and trees were stubbed and debarked on Highway 102. The tornado then turned north-northeast, remained stationary for several minutes north of Highway 102 (based on radar data), and then dissipated near Mt Zion Road. This tornado produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX, KSRX, and KSGF WSR-88Ds. .DECATUR ARKANSAS TORNADO 2... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 120 to 130 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.4 miles Path Width /maximum/: 650 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 01:06 AM CDT Start Location: 3 WSW Decatur / Benton County / AR Start Lat/Lon: 36.3231 / -94.5151 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 01:20 AM CDT End Location: 2 E Decatur / Benton County / AR End Lat/Lon: 36.3331 / -94.4251 Survey Summary: This was an anticyclonic tornado that was occurring simultaneously with another strong tornado northwest of Decatur. This tornado developed just west of WPA Road, south of Falling Springs Road. It moved southeast destroying outbuildings, snapping numerous trees and power poles, and damaging homes through Iva Road. It then turned east, and then northeast as it approached Highway 59. Homes were damaged, storage buildings were destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped. It moved northeast and dissipated after crossing Little John Road. This tornado produced a tornadic debris signature from the KINX and KSRX WSR-88Ds. .CENTERTON ARKANSAS TORNADO... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 to 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 600 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 01:23 AM CDT Start Location: 2 NNW Vaughn / Benton County / AR Start Lat/Lon: 36.3449 / -94.3265 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 01:28 AM CDT End Location: Centerton / Benton County / AR End Lat/Lon: 36.3639 / -94.2925 Survey Summary: This tornado developed west of N Tycoon Road and moved northeast across Bush Road, and W Centerton Road. It damaged the roofs of homes and businesses, and uprooted trees. .PAW PAW HOLLOW ARKANSAS TORNADO... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 115 to 125 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.4 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1500 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/26/2024 Start Time: 01:24 AM CDT Start Location: 3 WNW Vaughn / Benton County / AR Start Lat/Lon: 36.3283 / -94.3568 End Date: 05/26/2024 End Time: 01:28 AM CDT End Location: 3 W Centerton / Benton County / AR End Lat/Lon: 36.3584 / -94.3464 Survey Summary: This tornado developed over Paw Paw Hollow, south of Byers Road. It moved northeast, turned to the north-northeast, and then finally to the north and dissipated north of Bethlehem Road. It severely damaged a home, damaged several other homes, destroyed outbuildings, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ EJC/SFP