Oklahoma’s Storms Bring 2 Confirmed Tornadoes and Flooding Issues

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Powerful storms swept through Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon and evening, leading to at least two confirmed tornadoes. The storms prompted numerous tornado warnings, covering nearly the entire Oklahoma City metro area.

According to the National Weather Service, 22 tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Tuesday, with confirmed tornadoes reported in Lucien, Noble County, and near Newcastle. Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer noted that the total tornado count may rise, as more assessments are underway.

The Newcastle tornado, rated an EF-1, was particularly visible. It formed around 5 p.m. just south of Newcastle and moved along State Highway 9, heading east towards Interstate 35 and into Norman.

As of Tuesday evening, Oklahoma’s tornado count for the year reached 61. Typically, the state averages 59 tornadoes annually by this time. The severe storms also caused heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding, and large hail, with reports of washed-out roads and flash flooding in Norman.

The National Weather Service plans to investigate additional storm activity, including a potential tornado incident in Mustang as well as disturbances reported near Perry, Davis, Pauls Valley, Roff, Atoka, and Katie.

Residents are urged to stay vigilant as further severe weather forecasts predict continued storm threats throughout the week.