A complex of thunderstorms developed over westeTexas and moved northeast toward southwest Oklahoma. Tornadoes, very strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall were reported as the thunderstorms moved northeast. Several locations reported flash flooding due to the heavy rainfall, with several roadways impassable. Three tornadoes were reported near Stratford, near Dixon and Wewoka, and near Yeager, with damage reported near Ada. Monetary damages were not available in some cases.

Tornado in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:11:00 to 29-APR-09 09:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRATFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down west of Stratford and just south of state highway 19.  The tornado initially moved northeast destroying two outbuildings and damaging trees west of Stratford. After crossing state highway 19, the tornado turned to the north-northeast damaging home roofs, destroying a shed, and partially removing a roof from a barn. The most significant damage occurred on the south side of the road defining the Garvin-McClain County line where a home had a portion of its roof removed.  The tornado then crossed into McClain County about one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 177.

Thunderstorm Wind in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:29:00 to 29-APR-09 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FITZHUGH
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One home, two barns, and three smaller outbuildings were destroyed. An 8 x 40 foot single wide trailer was turned over. Three more barns sustained damaged. The Pontotoc County Agri-Plex was sustained damage, as well as an airport hangar at the Ada Airport. Numerous large trees were downed or severely damaged. The airport measured a 65 mph gust, a 71 mph gust was measured the Agri-plex, and a mesonet station 2 miles north-northeast of Ada measured a 64 mph gust. Monetary damages were not available.
The majority of this damage was noted from six miles west-southwest of Latta to 3 miles west of Latta and on the north side of Ada.  An NWS storm survey conducted indicated that a small tornado may have occurred west-southwest of Latta, but the evidence was inconclusive with the majority of damage occurring from severe thunderstorm winds estimated around 90 to 95 mph.

Hail in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 10:10:00 to 29-APR-09 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 03:45:00 to 29-APR-09 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Street flooding was reported in and around Snyder due to heavy rainfall.

Flood in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 04:00:00 to 29-APR-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Street flooding was reported from around Highway 183 and Main Street, to the south part of Frederick.

Flood in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 04:05:00 to 29-APR-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Street flooding was reported in and around Mountain Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 07:10:00 to 29-APR-09 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several street signs were blown over. Numerous tree limbs were also downed. Monetary damages were not available.

Hail in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 07:15:00 to 29-APR-09 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAURIKA LAKE DAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Quarter- to half-dollar-size hail was reported.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 08:00:00 to 29-APR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads on the east and west sides of Waurika Lake were closed due to rapidly rising water.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 08:15:00 to 29-APR-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMANCHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two bridges between Comanche and Loco were under water. Several county roads were also underwater and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 08:55:00 to 29-APR-09 08:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: RATLIFF CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several telephone poles and power lines were blown down between Ratliff City and Fox. An anchored down oil pulling unit was blown onto Ranch Road. Monetary damages were not available.

Hail in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:15:00 to 29-APR-09 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:55:00 to 29-APR-09 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 10:40:00 to 29-APR-09 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: YEAGER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado traveled north along NS377 Road for about a mile and a half in an area northeast of Yeager.  The tornado caused trailer and tree damage, and some roof damage to homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 08:50:00 to 29-APR-09 08:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALDTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:15:00 to 29-APR-09 09:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRATFORD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

To the east of the tornado path, an area of wind damage was observed along U.S. Highway 177 to the north of Stratford.  A barn was heavily damaged, trees were damaged, including peach and apricot trees at a peach farm.

Tornado in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:18:00 to 29-APR-09 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYARS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed west of Stratford in Garvin County and moved into McClain County about one half mile west of U.S. Highway 177.  The tornado destroyed a greenhouse and damaged a barn to the west of the highway before crossing the highway and dissipating about one mile north of the county line.

Hail in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 09:24:00 to 29-APR-09 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDMORE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 29-APR-09 10:27:00 to 29-APR-09 10:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEWOKA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed near the apex of a bow echo, and moved north-northwest along the leading edge of the bow echo as the storm complex moved east. Significant roof and exterior wall damage occurred to a house near where the tornado initially touched down. The tornado continued to move north-northwest for two miles continuing to produce tree damage and scattered roof and outbuilding damage.