A major tornado outbreak occurred across western Oklahoma during the afternoon and early evening of October 9th. Nineteen tornadoes were confirmed, with three rated F3. The first F3 tornado developed in northeast Beckham County, near Elk City, and tracked northeastward for 11 miles before dissipating. As the tornado entered Custer County, a home of wood frame with brick exterior had most of its interior and exterior walls destroyed. The tornado then continued across an unpopulated area, causing major damage to trees and fences, before dissipating 2.5 miles west of Foss Dam. The second F3 tornado developed in Washita County, near Cordell. The Oklahoma State Emergency Management Office estimated that 477 single-family homes were damaged, 132 considered uninhabitable. In addition, 40 businesses were damaged, 22 considered uninhabitable. Damage was estimated near 100 million dollars, and nine injuries were reported. The last F3 tornado developed in Kiowa County and produced F3 damage soon after entering Washita County. Several vehicles and large pieces of farm equipment were tossed and destroyed. About 4 miles north-northeast of Mountain View, 3 homes suffered major damage, with one rated F3. As the tornado continued northeastward, F3 damage was inflicted on a farm, where a house and several barns and outbuildings were leveled. A 10,000 gallon diesel tank ended up in an open field about one-quarter mile away from its original position.For simplicity, the tornadoes that occurred on this day were identified by the supercell thunderstorm that produced them, beginning with A and ending with E. Each tornado was then given its own number. For example, the 3rd tornado produced by supercell thunderstorm A is called A3. In addition, some tornadoes tracked across multiple counties.

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:30:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:32:00 (CST)
Location: ELK CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

B1.  Beckham County portion.  This tornado developed northeast of Elk City, near Eastern Ave., and eventually moved through portions of Washita and Custer Counties. Damage in Beckham County consisted of broken tree limbs.

Hail in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:25:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: ELK CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:20:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: HERRING STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 21:25:00 to 09-OCT-01 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: CHOCTAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:56:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:56:00 (CST)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail was reported near the intersection of Sooner Road and Southeast 134th.

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 18:05:00 to 09-OCT-01 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: BINGER
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

E3.  The Green Acres Fire Station, 7 miles south of Binger, had its sheet-metal roof blown off, with the remaining building partially destroyed. Two brick homes suffered minor damage.  A mobile home was completely destroyed, another with minor damage. Several pieces of farm equipment and hundreds of trees were also blown over. Straight-line winds are also believed to have caused most of the widespread tree damage.

Hail in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:05:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: UNION CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:15:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:16:00 (CST)
Location: ARAPAHO
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

B2.  This was a brief, narrow tornado with no damage.

Hail in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 13:45:00 to 09-OCT-01 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: SAYRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:36:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:49:00 (CST)
Location: GOTEBO
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

D2.  Kiowa County portion. This multiple-vortex tornado developed 1 mile north of Gotebo, resulting in mostly minor tree damage before crossing into Washita County at 1649 CST. F1 damage was observed, however, 5 miles west of Mountain View, where a wood-frame barn was heavily damage.

Hail in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 18:50:00 to 09-OCT-01 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: COGAR
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 14:17:00 to 09-OCT-01 14:18:00 (CST)
Location: ELK CITY
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A5.  Beckham County portion. This tornado ripped off the southwest corner off a mobile home and partially removed its roof in Beckham County.

Hail in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 13:20:00 to 09-OCT-01 13:20:00 (CST)
Location: ERICK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:49:00 to 09-OCT-01 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: COWDEN
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 600K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

D2.  Washita County portion. Extensive tree damage was observed from the Kiowa/Washita County border, northeastward to near State Highway 115, where the tornado leveled (rated F2) the Oakdale Schoolhouse, an old structure built in the 1920s. Across the street from the schoolhouse, a diesel shop was leveled, along with a barn, garage, and an unanchored wood-floor home. Several vehicles and large pieces of farm equipment were also tossed and destroyed. About 4 miles north-northeast of Mountain View, 3 homes suffered major damage, with one rated F3. As the tornado continued northeastward, F3 damage was inflicted on a farm, where a house and several barns and outbuildings were leveled. A 10,000 gallon diesel tank ended up in an open field about one-quarter mile away from its original position.

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:05:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:30:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: CUSTER CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 20:10:00 to 09-OCT-01 20:10:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 21:50:00 to 09-OCT-01 21:50:00 (CST)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 17:28:00 to 09-OCT-01 17:28:00 (CST)
Location: CARNEGIE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

E1.  This was a brief tornado with no damage.

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:50:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 13:42:00 to 09-OCT-01 13:52:00 (CST)
Location: SAYRE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

A3.  Numerous trees were damaged by this tornado.

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:28:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:28:00 (CST)
Location: GOTEBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:35:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:35:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 20:45:00 to 09-OCT-01 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: TINKER AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:32:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:36:00 (CST)
Location: CORN
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

C2.  This tornado blew over trees and caused damage to an outbuilding. Hay bales were also moved.

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 13:50:00 to 09-OCT-01 13:50:00 (CST)
Location: SAYRE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

A4.  A few trees were damaged by this tornado.

Tornado in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:57:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:58:00 (CST)
Location: WEATHERFORD
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

C3.  This tornado was reported by local law enforcement. No damage occurred.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 22:00:00 to 09-OCT-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: HARRAH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 18:34:00 to 09-OCT-01 18:34:00 (CST)
Location: COGAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:00:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:23:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:23:00 (CST)
Location: MINCO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 20:25:00 to 09-OCT-01 20:25:00 (CST)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail was reported near the intersection of Southwest 134th and Santa Fe.

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 13:42:00 to 09-OCT-01 13:42:00 (CST)
Location: SAYRE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

A2.  This tornado formed in an open field with no known damage.

Tornado in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:32:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: CANUTE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

B1.  Washita County portion. This tornado tracked across the northwest corner of Washita County, causing major damage to trees, toppling an older windmill, and blowing over and rolling a truck about 25 yards, before crossing into Custer County.

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:25:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 17:57:00 to 09-OCT-01 17:58:00 (CST)
Location: ALBERT
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

E2.  This tornado snapped several large trees at the base or blew them over.

Tornado in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:08:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:21:00 (CST)
Location: CORDELL
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 100M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

C1.  This tornado developed on the southwest side of Cordell, where a mobile home and metal warehouse were blown into a farmhouse. The tornado then moved through south, east and northeast portions of Cordell, including a business district and a large residential area. Most damage south of Main Street was rated F0 or F1. North of Main Street, the damage path widened to approximately 500 yards, with the tornado then inflicting widespread F1 to F2 damage up to 12th Street. Hundreds of homes were damaged in this area. As the tornado began to exit the northeast side of Cordell, F3 damage was sustained to several homes on 9th Street, just west of Crider Road. An F4 rating was considered; however, the structural integrity of most structures was at or below average, and was taken into consideration. Another interesting note is that several eye-witnesses reported that the tornado was widest and contained the most violent-looking winds at this time. The tornado eventually exited Cordell and dissipated 3.5 miles northeast of town. The Oklahoma State Emergency Management Office estimated that 477 single-family homes were damaged, 132 considered uninhabitable. In addition, 40 businesses were damaged, 22 considered uninhabitable. Damage was estimated near 100 million dollars, and nine injuries were reported.

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 13:39:00 to 09-OCT-01 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: SAYRE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

A1.  This tornado caused minor damage to trees.

Tornado in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 14:12:00 to 09-OCT-01 14:17:00 (CST)
Location: BERLIN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A5.  Roger Mills County portion. This tornado developed in southeast Roger Mills County and tracked northeastward for 2.5 miles, causing damage to trees, before entering Beckham County.

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:15:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: MINCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:40:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:56:00 (CST)
Location: BUTLER
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

B1.  Custer County portion. About 1 mile northeast of where the tornado crossed into Custer County, a home of wood frame with brick exterior, had most of its interior and exterior walls destroyed. The tornado then continued across an unpopulated area, causing major damage to trees and fences, before dissipating 2.5 miles west of Foss Dam.

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:48:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:48:00 (CST)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail was reported near the intersection of 134th and Western.

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 19:29:00 to 09-OCT-01 19:29:00 (CST)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 16:42:00 to 09-OCT-01 16:42:00 (CST)
Location: CUSTER CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

B3.  This was a brief tornado with no damage.

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 17:18:00 to 09-OCT-01 17:22:00 (CST)
Location: ALFALFA
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

D3.  A single-floor home was unroofed with the debris completely displaced from its foundation.  An outer wall of the home was also blown out. Also along the tornado path, sections of irrigation equipment were either toppled or destroyed, and several trees were snapped at the trunk.

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 18:40:00 to 09-OCT-01 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: MINCO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 15:52:00 to 09-OCT-01 15:53:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

D1.  This tornado was brief and resulted in no damage.

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 18:20:00 to 09-OCT-01 18:24:00 (CST)
Location: SPRING CREEK
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

E5.  This multiple-vortex tornado developed about 1/2 mile west of where E4 dissipated, and resulted in minor damage to a mobile home and a nearby storage building. Major damage, rated F1, was also sustained to a large area of trees. Straight-line winds are believed to have unroofed a home and destroyed a barn, about 1/2 mile west of US 281.

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 09-OCT-01 18:15:00 to 09-OCT-01 18:19:00 (CST)
Location: GRACEMONT
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

E4.  This multiple-vortex tornado inflicted minor damage to two homes, and one barn was destroyed.