A dry line moved east into central Oklahoma during the afternoon before stalling just east of Interstate 35.  Explosive thunderstorm development occurred east of the dry line over central Oklahoma by dinnertime. The thunderstorms almost immediately became severe as they moved toward the east and northeast. Hail larger than baseballs fell over southern sides of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, with reports of large hail into Lincoln and Payne counties. Some damage was reported with the large hail, especially in the Midwest City area. A  brief tornado was reported near southeast Oklahoma City, causing minor damage. Another tornado was reported in Payne county near Glencoe. The thunderstorms moved into eastern Oklahoma by mid-evening, but additional thunderstorms has already begun to develop over north-central Oklahoma. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:48:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TIK)TINKER AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported on Interstate 240 and Air Depot Road.

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:03:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLSTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:44:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGRA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVERY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:52:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported near 59th and Walker Avenue.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:36:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEL CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported near 15th and Sunnylane.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:59:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TIK)TINKER AFB
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:40:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported on the west side of town.

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:07:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANDLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNEY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:36:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:40:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail was reported on Bryant, between 12th and South 4th Streets.

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:41:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANDLER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:14:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported just south of Midwest City Hospital on 15th and Midwest Boulevard.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:10:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:18:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:13:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANDLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:07:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARWICK
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tornado in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:29:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOCTAW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported a brief touchdown near NE 36th and Henney road. The tornado produced minor damage to an outbuilding, damaging its roof and ripping metal siding off. Tree damage was also reported. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:55:00 to 01-MAY-08 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three inch diameter hail was reported halfway between Midwest and Douglas Boulevards.Golf-ball size hail was reported near Interstate 240 and Sooner Road, as well as near 19th and Air Depot.

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:57:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOCTAW
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The hail was reported near NE 10th and Choctaw Road.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:15:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 3.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail was reported near Douglas Boulevard and 10th street. Baseball size hail was reported near NE 10th and Midwest Boulevard.

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:45:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 19:54:00 to 01-MAY-08 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSHING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 17:50:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The large hail damaged numerous vehicles. Approximately 150 sheriff department vehicles sustained some damage, including five that had the windows busted out. The David Stanley Dodge car dealership sustained heavy damages. Five hundred vehicles sustained damage, including at least thirty with broken windshields. Monetary damages were estimated.

Tornado in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-MAY-08 18:42:00 to 01-MAY-08 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a brief tornado which produced no known damage.