A large scale pattern shift was underway as northwest flow began to set up over Oklahoma. A cold front moved southeast out of Kansas into northern Oklahoma, and numerous outflow boundaries were located over the state. Thunderstorms developed by mid afternoon, mainly across the southern half of the state. The most damaging thunderstorm moved through Oklahoma City during rush hour. Hail over golf-ball size and damaging winds over 70 mph were reported as the thunderstorms moved south. Other thunderstorms developed over southeast Oklahoma, and farther west into western Oklahoma. Thunderstorms developing over these areas also produced severe hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 17-JUL-09 00:15:00 to 17-JUL-09 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The wind gust was relayed by the Murray County Sheriff.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:40:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No damage was reported with the wind gust.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:35:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE VILLAGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The hail was reported by KFOR-TV at Memorial Road and Western Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:31:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEL CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were downed near Reno Avenue and Sunnylane Road. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:39:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAPAHO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 20:56:00 to 16-JUL-09 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Power was briefly out over parts of Elk City as well. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 21:30:00 to 16-JUL-09 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HBR)HOBART AIRPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 61 mph was also measured at 2230 CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 17:57:00 to 16-JUL-09 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HBR)HOBART AIRPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 18:15:00 to 16-JUL-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several four- to eight-inch diameter tree limbs were downed. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 18:20:00 to 16-JUL-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The wind gust was reported near Highway 115 and County Road 1410.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 21:00:00 to 16-JUL-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESSIE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Another gust to 63 mph was measured at 2205 CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 21:15:00 to 16-JUL-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RETROP
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 21:27:00 to 16-JUL-09 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HBR)HOBART AIRPORT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 22:00:00 to 16-JUL-09 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDICINE PARK
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 62 mph was also measured at 2300 CDT and 65 mph at 2310 CDT. .

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 22:09:00 to 16-JUL-09 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT COBB
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several wind gusts over 60 mph were measured over a 15 minute period, with a peak wind measured at 74 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 22:12:00 to 16-JUL-09 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERICK
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 20:20:00 to 16-JUL-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEYENNE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Another gust to 59 mph was measured at 2125 CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:47:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three- to four-inch diameter tree limbs were downed near NE 23rd Street and I-35. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:54:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:54:00 (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 NE 23rd and Kelley Avenue.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Just larger than baseball-size hail was reported near Midwest City and the Hospital.

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:45:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE THUNDERBIRD DAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was reported near 132nd Street and Cedar Lane Road.

Hail in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:50:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 50 mph wind gust was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor roof damage was reported at Midwest City High School. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:13:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TIK)TINKER AFB
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail was reported on I-240 and Sooner Road, near the GM plant.

Hail in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:20:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILBURN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 17:35:00 to 16-JUL-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

No damage was reported with the wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:35:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMOND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two power poles were snapped near Edmond Road and Santa Fe Avenue. Two other poles were severely damaged. Monetary damages were estimated.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:38:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE VILLAGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was reported near 150th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: THE VILLAGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail was reported near 125th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILBURN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power poles/lines were blown down. Nickel-size hail was also reported at this locations. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 17:40:00 to 16-JUL-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No damage was reported with the wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 17:52:00 to 16-JUL-09 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

No damage was reported with the wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 17:55:00 to 16-JUL-09 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBART
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 15:42:00 to 16-JUL-09 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMOND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:02:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWEST CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Glass doors were blown in near SE 29th Street and Air Depot Boulevard. Monetary damages were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:04:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TIK)TINKER AFB
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Numerous tree limbs were downed across Tinker Air Force Base. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:04:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEL CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several tree limbs of various sizes and signs were blown down at Rose State College. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Hail in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 16:10:00 to 16-JUL-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEWOKA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUL-09 22:42:00 to 16-JUL-09 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYRIL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio