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The severe weather and tornado outbreak of April 23, 2026 in northern Oklahoma, is a significant meteorological event for the NWS Norman forecast area. The event was characterized by a combination of strong tornadic activity, large hail, damaging wind gusts, and localized flash flooding. The event was most notable for a destructive, long-track tornado that struck Vance Air Force Base and southern portions of the city of Enid. Other tornadoes were confirmed in Grant and Kay counties
NWS teams conducted damage surveys on April 24, 2026, and approximately 6 tornadoes are in the process of being documented and rated. A final assessment and results of the survey are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement on April 27, 2026. As of 3:08 pm CDT on April 24, 2026, EF-4 damage has been documented with the tornado that struck Vance AFB and Enid, OK.
NWS teams conducted damage surveys on April 24, 2026, and 6 tornadoes are in the process of being documented and rated. More information will be made available in the near future. These are the current preliminary ratings as of 4:00 pm CDT on April 24, 2026.
| Tornado Number |
Date | Time (CST) |
Length of Path (miles) |
Width of Path (yards) |
F-Scale | Killed | Injured | County | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04/23/2026 | 1742-1744 | EFU | 0 | 0 | Grant | 6 ESE Renfrow | ||
| 2 | 04/23/2026 | 1804-1832 | 10 | 600 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | Kay | 4 SW Blackwell Lake - 1 SSW Braman |
| 3 | 04/23/2026 | 1807-1807 | 0.4 | 30 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | Kay | 4 SSW Blackwell Lake |
| 4 | 04/23/2026 | 1815-1820 | 2.9 | 50 | EFU | 0 | 0 | Kay | 1.5 WSW Braman - 2 WSW Braman |
| 5 | 04/23/2026 | 1911-1948 | 10 | 500 | EF4 | 0 | 10 | Garfield | 3 SW Vance AFB - 5 ESE Enid |
| 6 | 04/23/2026 | 1912- | EF0 | 0 | 0 | Kay | near - 2 SE Newkirk |
| Report Date |
Report Time (CST) |
Location | County | State | Event Type |
Mag. | Source | Lat. | Lon. | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | 18:15 | 3 S Renfrow | Grant | OK | Hail | 2.50 in. | Broadcast Media | 36.88 | -97.66 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 18:20 | 5 NW Deer Creek | Grant | OK | Hail | 2.75 in. | Broadcast Media | 36.86 | -97.58 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 18:22 | 5 S Renfrow | Grant | OK | Hail | 2.00 in. | Public | 36.85 | -97.65 | Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 18:38 | 6 W Braman | Kay | OK | Hail | 1.75 in. | Public | 36.90 | -97.45 | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 18:42 | 6 ESE Renfrow | Grant | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.89 | -97.56 | tornado is ongoing at 6:46 pm. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 18:42 | 6 ESE Renfrow | Grant | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.89 | -97.56 | Tornado is ongoing at 6:46 pm. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 18:56 | 6 W Braman | Kay | OK | Hail | 3.00 in. | Broadcast Media | 36.92 | -97.44 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 19:04 | 5 WSW Braman | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.86 | -97.41 | ||
| 04/23/2026 | 19:04 | 4 NNE Nardin | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.86 | -97.41 | ||
| 04/23/2026 | 19:04 | 5 wsw of Braman | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.86 | -97.41 | Corrects previous tornado report from 4 NNE Nardin. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 19:07 | 4 WSW Braman | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.88 | -97.39 | Corrects previous tornado report from 4 SW Braman. Tornado as well as a satellite tornado. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 19:07 | 4 SW Braman | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.88 | -97.39 | Tornado as well as a satellite tornado. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 19:07 | 4 WSW Braman | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.88 | -97.39 | Tornado as well as a satellite tornado. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 19:15 | 4 W Braman | Kay | OK | Hail | 3.75 in. | Public | 36.93 | -97.41 | Report from mPING: Grapefruit- (3.75 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 19:48 | Pond Creek | Grant | OK | Hail | 1.00 in. | Emergency Mngr | 36.67 | -97.80 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:11 | 2 SW Vance Air Force Base | Garfield | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.33 | -97.92 | ||
| 04/23/2026 | 20:11 | Vance Air Force Base | Garfield | OK | Tstm Wind Gust | 107 mph | AWOS | 36.36 | -97.88 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:12 | Newkirk | Kay | OK | Tornado | Broadcast Media | 36.88 | -97.06 | Brief tornado. | |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:17 | 6 N Hunter | Grant | OK | Hail | 1.25 in. | Public | 36.66 | -97.68 | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:32 | 5 W Lawton | Comanche | OK | Hail | 1.00 in. | Public | 34.61 | -98.49 | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:33 | Lamont | Grant | OK | Hail | 1.00 in. | Emergency Mngr | 36.69 | -97.56 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:34 | Lawton | Comanche | OK | Hail | 1.00 in. | Public | 34.61 | -98.39 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 20:37 | 3 NE Lawton | Comanche | OK | Hail | 1.00 in. | Public | 34.63 | -98.35 | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 21:35 | 1 E Douglas | Garfield | OK | Tstm Wind Gust | 65 mph | Emergency Mngr | 36.26 | -97.65 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 21:35 | 1 E Douglas | Garfield | OK | Hail | 2.75 in. | Emergency Mngr | 36.26 | -97.65 | |
| 04/23/2026 | 22:20 | 5 N Orlando | Noble | OK | Hail | 1.75 in. | Public | 36.22 | -97.37 | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 23:02 | 4 SW Morrison | Noble | OK | Hail | 1.75 in. | Public | 36.25 | -97.07 | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
| 04/23/2026 | 23:51 | 5 SW Morrison | Payne | OK | Hail | 1.00 in. | Trained Spotter | 36.24 | -97.08 |
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