Several severe thunderstorms developed over western Oklahoma during the afternoon of the 17th and tracked slowly eastward during the evening, before dissipating over central portions of Oklahoma. Four tornadoes accompanied the severe weather outbreak, with two of them resulting in F1 damage.

Hail in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:30:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: OKARCHE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:35:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: CALUMET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:35:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:45:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:45:00 (CST)
Location: ELMORE CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:49:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:49:00 (CST)
Location: RIPLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:20:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: CARNEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:59:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:59:00 (CST)
Location: CUSHING
Magnitude: 58 MG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:23:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:23:00 (CST)
Location: WALTERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:40:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: DUNCAN
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:50:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: GEARY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:45:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: BINGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:44:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:44:00 (CST)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:22:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:22:00 (CST)
Location: DUNCAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:25:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: CYRIL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:17:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:17:00 (CST)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

This brief tornado was captured on video and resulted in no damage.

Hail in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:15:00 to 17-MAR-03 14:15:00 (CST)
Location: DEMPSEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:35:00 to 17-MAR-03 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:30:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: LAKE VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:47:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:47:00 (CST)
Location: COOKIETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:58:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:58:00 (CST)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:35:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:35:00 (CST)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:10:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: EMPIRE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:20:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: KINGFISHER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:00:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:50:00 to 17-MAR-03 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:00:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: RUSH SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:15:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: DEVOL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:39:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:39:00 (CST)
Location: TECUMSEH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:45:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: CORUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:54:00 to 17-MAR-03 14:54:00 (CST)
Location: DRUMMOND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:25:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: EAKLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:37:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:37:00 (CST)
Location: WALTERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:24:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:24:00 (CST)
Location: WOODWARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 17:50:00 to 17-MAR-03 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:12:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:12:00 (CST)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:13:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:13:00 (CST)
Location: KINGFISHER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:29:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:29:00 (CST)
Location: FT SUPPLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:28:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:28:00 (CST)
Location: MARLOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 15:05:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:17:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

This tornado developed about five miles east of Hobart. The tornado first tracked northeastward for 1.5 miles before making a turn to the northwest for another 1.5 miles. After the tornado turned northwestward, it appeared to reach its peak intensity, which is where several small oil storage tanks were rolled or lifted and carried for a considerable distance.  A few power poles were blown down as well. In the area around the tornado, a broad area of minor wind damage occurred to small structures.

Tornado in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:03:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:03:00 (CST)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

This was a very brief and narrow tornado that resulted in no damage.

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:56:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:56:00 (CST)
Location: WELLSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:46:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:46:00 (CST)
Location: KINGFISHER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:01:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:01:00 (CST)
Location: RUSH SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:34:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:34:00 (CST)
Location: PURCELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 21:33:00 to 17-MAR-03 21:33:00 (CST)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 21:33:00 to 17-MAR-03 21:33:00 (CST)
Location: PINK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 21:39:00 to 17-MAR-03 21:39:00 (CST)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:33:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:33:00 (CST)
Location: MARLOW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:35:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: HAYWARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:40:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:40:00 (CST)
Location: LUCIEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 16:15:00 to 17-MAR-03 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 21:03:00 to 17-MAR-03 21:03:00 (CST)
Location: MAGUIRE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 21:40:00 to 17-MAR-03 21:40:00 (CST)
Location: PINK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:57:00 to 17-MAR-03 15:03:00 (CST)
Location: HOBART
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

The tornado started about four miles east-southeast of Hobart and tracked northeastward. About midway through the path, a home received F1 damage when a large part of its roof was removed and blown to the south. The house appeared to be small but was well built with brick. Two barns just east of the house were also destroyed. About 12 power poles were blown down in this area as well. In the area around the tornado, a broad area of minor wind damage occurred to small structures.

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:42:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:42:00 (CST)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail was reported near Memorial and County Line Road.

Hail in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 13:58:00 to 17-MAR-03 13:58:00 (CST)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:25:00 to 17-MAR-03 14:25:00 (CST)
Location: WANETTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:00:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: CRINER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:04:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:04:00 (CST)
Location: PAYNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:10:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:10:00 (CST)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:40:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:10:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:10:00 (CST)
Location: FALLIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:24:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:24:00 (CST)
Location: CARNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Hail in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 20:30:00 to 17-MAR-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: PURCELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:28:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:28:00 (CST)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:26:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:26:00 (CST)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail was reported near Luther and Wilshire.

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:18:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:18:00 (CST)
Location: COX CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:21:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:21:00 (CST)
Location: HARRAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 18:30:00 to 17-MAR-03 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail was reported near Classen and 12th Avenue SE.

Hail in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:41:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:41:00 (CST)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 19:30:00 to 17-MAR-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 13:45:00 to 17-MAR-03 13:45:00 (CST)
Location: ELMORE CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 17-MAR-03 14:00:00 to 17-MAR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: LONE WOLF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO