Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes, are likely to develop this afternoon from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, widespread rain showers are expected across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >

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Overview

Severe thunderstorms brought tornadoes to McCurtain County in Southeast Oklahoma on May 1st, 2003. One tornado, rated F0, affected areas near Battiest. Another tornado, rated F2, impacted Broken Bow. Below is a summary of the tornadoes that were confirmed by National Weather Service officials.

TOTAL TORNADO COUNT = 2

F0 = 1

F2 = 1

Tornado Table

Graphics

TOR. #	START POINT	RATING	FATALITIES/ INJURIES	REMARKS
#1	Battiest, McCurtain County, OK	F0	None	A barn roof was partially torn off, and some sheet metal was tossed around. A few trees were also uprooted.
#2	Broken Bow, McCurtain County, OK	F2	None	Two new frame homes under construction had roofs torn off. A total of 30 to 40 wood frame homes sustained roof and frame damage, and had windows broken. One home was destroyed. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. Several power poles were blown down.

Tornado tracks in McCurtain County, OK, on May 1st, 2003.

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Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley

May 1, 2003: Tornadoes in McCurtain County