Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
822 NOUS44 KOUN 111220 AAA PNSOUN OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-120030- Public Information Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service Norman OK 720 AM CDT Wed Jun 11 2025 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/17/25 through 06/06/25 Tornado Events... .Update...Added eleven tornadoes. Three of the tornadoes on this list have had prior Public Information Statements issued (May 18 Hemphill County TX/Ellis County OK tornado issued by NWS Amarillo, May 18 Arnett Tornado #1, and June 3 Newcastle Tornado). Analysis continues on these and numerous other reports. .May 17 Northeast of White Bead... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 to 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.8 miles Path Width /maximum/: 40 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/17/2025 Start Time: 5:28 PM CDT Start Location: 1 N White Bead / Garvin County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.78 / -97.30 End Date: 05/17/2025 End Time: 5:34 PM CDT End Location: 2 ENE White Bead / Garvin County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.78 / -97.26 Survey Summary: A tornado was observed developing just west of Interstate 35 near the Washita River. Trees were uprooted as the tornado approached County Road 3215 before dissipating near County Road 3320. .May 18 Hemphill County TX/Ellis County OK Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/18/2025 Start Time: 05:21 PM CDT Start Location: 7 S Higgins / Hemphill County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 36.01 / -100.00 End Date: 05/18/2025 End Time: 05:27 PM CDT End Location: 7 SSE Higgins TX / Ellis County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.03 / -99.99 Survey Summary: The tornado started near County Road 30 on the very eastern edge of Hemphill County Texas (NWS Amarillo forecast area) and quickly intensified as it crossed onto property where it produced damage to several buildings and a home. The home sustained some roofing damage and the back corner of the house had a partial uplift of the roof deck. Additional storage buildings were damaged including shed doors blown off and roofs and siding damaged. Several trees were uprooted in the yard. A cattle wind break was partially torn from the ground. The tornado then crossed into Ellis County Oklahoma where it snapped a few tree limbs on E690. The tornado then crossed an open field and the last noted damage was along NS1690 where some large branches were snapped. Based on storm spotter footage and survey, it appears the tornado lifted shortly thereafter. The tornado was rated an EF1 based on the house damage and the tree damage. Thanks to NWS Amarillo for the survey. .May 18 Arnett Tornado #1... Rating: EF3 Estimated Peak Wind: 140 to 145 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/18/2025 Start Time: 05:41 PM CDT Start Location: 6 WSW Arnett / Ellis County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.09 / -99.86 End Date: 05/18/2025 End Time: 05:56 PM CDT End Location: 1 WSW Arnett / Ellis County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.13 / -99.78 Survey Summary: The tornado began near the intersection of E0630 Rd and N1760 Rd, breaking four power poles and damaging trees. It moved east- northeast along E0630 Rd, with extensive tree damage noted just east of N1770 Rd. The tornado then turned more northeast and moved over open country. For much of the path, there were few if any damage indicators, but imagery from drone survey teams confirms the tornado damage path was continuous along the 5 mile track. Additional tree damage was noted along E0620 Rd as the tornado continued moving northeast, with the most severe damage along N1810 Rd mile south of E0610 Rd. It was at this location where trees were partially debarked and only stubs of large limbs/branches were left, and this was the basis for the EF3 rating. Near the end of the track, the tornado appeared to be at its most intense as it turned almost due north, with more extensive tree damage along E0610 Rd on the western edge of the city of Arnett. In addition, at this location a large shipping container was displaced 175 feet. The tornado dissipated in far southwest Arnett, just north of E0610 Rd and 1/10 mile west of Lincoln St. Researchers with the University of Oklahoma, National Severe Storms Laboratory and the OTUS Project collected detailed datasets on the tornado, and we appreciate their assistance and collaboration in helping us piece this together. Analysis of their data will continue over the coming days and weeks. .May 18 Arnett Tornado #2... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 to 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/18/2025 Start Time: 5:56 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SW Arnett / Ellis County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 36.13 / -99.79 End Date: 05/18/2025 End Time: 6:04 PM CDT End Location: 4 NNE Arnett / Ellis County / OK End Lat/Lon: 36.19 / -99.76 Survey Summary: As one tornado dissipated just west of Arnett, a second tornado developed which moved northeast from just west to north of Arnett. Trees and at least one building was damaged north of Arnett. .May 19 Southeast of Allen... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 to 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 4 miles Path Width /maximum/: 600 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/19/2025 Start Time: 2:46 PM CDT Start Location: 2 SE Allen / Hughes County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.85 / -96.39 End Date: 05/19/2025 End Time: 2:53 PM CDT End Location: 4 ENE Allen / Hughes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.90 / -96.35 Survey Summary: This tornado developed in Hughes County to the southeast of Allen and moved generally northeast. Tree damage was observed the path with significant tree damage along County Roads 1480 and 3725. At least one home and one barn had roof damage. .May 19 Southwest of Atwood... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 to 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.8 miles Path Width /maximum/: 40 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/19/2025 Start Time: 2:53 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SSW Atwood / Hughes County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.91 / -96.37 End Date: 05/19/2025 End Time: 2:56 PM CDT End Location: 2 SSW Atwood / Hughes County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.93 / -96.35 Survey Summary: This tornado affected areas northeast of Allen and southwest of Atwood. Scattered tree damage was observed along the path. .May 19 Southeast of Wardville... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 to 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 1 mile Path Width /maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/19/2025 Start Time: 5:37 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Wardville / Atoka County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.61 / -95.99 End Date: 05/19/2025 End Time: 5:38 PM CDT End Location: 4 SE Wardville / Atoka County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.61 / -95.97 Survey Summary: This tornado produced scattered tree damage southeast of Wardville. It developed about 1 mile east of US Highway 69 north of Limestone Gap and moved generally east dissipating soon after crossing Highway 69. Thanks to NWS Tulsa for the survey. .May 24 near Vanoss... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 to 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.6 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/24/2025 Start Time: 4:10 AM CDT Start Location: near Vanoss / Pontotoc County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.76 / -96.86 End Date: 05/24/2025 End Time: 4:15 AM CDT End Location: 3 SE Vanoss / Pontotoc County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.74 / -96.83 Survey Summary: This tornado developed near the community of Vanoss and moved southeast. A home suffered significant roof damage along County Road 3450. Scattered damage was observed by emergency management personnel southeast to near the intersection of County Roads 3470 and 1570. .June 3 Newcastle Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 to 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.8 miles Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/03/2025 Start Time: 5:00 PM CDT Start Location: 5 SSE Newcastle / McClain County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 35.21 / -97.59 End Date: 06/03/2025 End Time: 5:05 PM CDT End Location: 6 SE Newcastle / McClain County / OK End Lat/Lon: 35.21 / -97.54 Survey Summary: The Newcastle tornado developed about a mile east of US-62 to the north of Southeast 32nd Street, and moved generally east dissipating in a tree line near the Canadian River. One home suffered roof damage, a barn collapsed, and numerous large trees were snapped. .June 6 Near Cimarron City... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 to 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 8 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/06/2025 Start Time: 3:55 AM CDT Start Location: 13 ENE Kingfisher / Kingfisher County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 35.91 / -97.71 End Date: 06/06/2025 End Time: 4:04 AM CDT End Location: 2 ENE Cimarron City / Logan County / OK End Lat/Lon: 35.90 / -97.57 Survey Summary: 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. 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. Farther south, damaging winds from the storm`s rear flank downdraft also produced damage near Cedar Valley. .June 6 Newcastle Tornado #1... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 to 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 30 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/06/2025 Start Time: 4:48 AM CDT Start Location: 1.5 SSW Newcastle / McClain County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 35.24 / -97.61 End Date: 06/06/2025 End Time: 4:50 AM CDT End Location: 1.5 SSE Newcastle / McClain County / OK End Lat/Lon: 35.23 / -97.59 Survey Summary: This tornado 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. Damage was primarily to trees along the path. .June 6 Newcastle Tornado #2... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 65 to 70 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/06/2025 Start Time: 4:54 AM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Newcastle / McClain County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 35.20 / -97.56 End Date: 06/06/2025 End Time: 4:56 AM CDT End Location: 5 SSE Newcastle / McClain County / OK End Lat/Lon: 35.19 / -97.55 Survey Summary: Scattered tree damage was observed along this tornado path in Newcastle from southeast 32nd between May and Pennsylvania Avenues to south of southeast 40th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. .June 6 East of Lexington... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 to 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.4 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/06/2025 Start Time: 5:28 AM CDT Start Location: 3 ENE Lexington / Cleveland County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 35.03 / -97.28 End Date: 06/06/2025 End Time: 5:32 AM CDT End Location: 5 ESE Lexington / Cleveland County / OK End Lat/Lon: 35.00 / -97.26 Survey Summary: 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. .June 6 Northwest of Byars... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 to 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.3 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/06/2025 Start Time: 5:52 AM CDT Start Location: 3 NW Byars / McClain County / OK Start Lat/Lon: 34.91 / -97.09 End Date: 06/06/2025 End Time: 5:56 AM CDT End Location: 1 N Byars / McClain County / OK End Lat/Lon: 34.89 / -97.05 Survey Summary: Scattered tree damage was observed from Ward Avenue about 2 miles north of State Highway 59 southeast to Johnsonville Road about a mile and a half north of Byars. && 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. $$