A cold front that pushed through Oklahoma on the 22nd, lifted north during the overnight and early morning hours of the 23rd. Dew point temperatures in the middle to upper 60s overspread much of the region, with low clouds developing during the early morning. An upper level storm system moved through southwest Texas, with thunderstorms developing over western north Texas and southwest Oklahoma after sunrise. Some of the thunderstorms became severe, developing north and east. Hail up to half dollar size occurred with the strongest storms. Another round of thunderstorms moved east and northeast by late afternoon, and continued into the evening hours. Large hail was again the main threat, with some flooding rains also reported.

Hail in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 20:50:00 to 23-APR-08 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVERY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 07:12:00 to 23-APR-08 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LTS)ALTUS AFB
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 10:25:00 to 23-APR-08 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 21:20:00 to 23-APR-08 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSHING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 21:00:00 to 23-APR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Larges tree branches were blown down. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 08:16:00 to 23-APR-08 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 08:03:00 to 23-APR-08 08:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 08:45:00 to 23-APR-08 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAKLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 16:30:00 to 23-APR-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICKASHA ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 17:38:00 to 23-APR-08 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLAUGHTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail was reported near the town of Etowah.

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 17:51:00 to 23-APR-08 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 23:20:00 to 23-APR-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURANT EAKER ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds in the wake of thunderstorms in north Texas downed power lines and broke tree limbs in Durant. Downed power lines were also reported in other areas of the county. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 09:15:00 to 23-APR-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEILING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 09:58:00 to 23-APR-08 09:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 09:20:00 to 23-APR-08 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATONGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 09:55:00 to 23-APR-08 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail almost covered the ground.

Hail in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 10:15:00 to 23-APR-08 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEO SPRINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 18:00:00 to 23-APR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TECUMSEH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail fell at the intersection of highways 9 and 102.

Hail in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 18:50:00 to 23-APR-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 19:05:00 to 23-APR-08 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 23-APR-08 23:20:00 to 23-APR-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds in the wake of thunderstorms in north Texas caused widespread damage at the Soldier Creek Resort and Marina. Winds estimated at 80 mph created waves as high as eight feet tall. Three boats were sunk, with another 30 damaged. The resort boat dock and structures were significantly damaged. Four of the 30 boat houses were destroyed. Several 40 foot oak trees were uprooted, and several homes also damaged. Monetary damages were estimated.