A strong upper level disturbance moved into the Southern Plains on the 25th. A moist and unstable air mass was in place across eastern Oklahoma ahead of this system. Thunderstorms that developed over West Texas during the morning hours, intensified during the afternoon and early evening as they moved across southeastern Oklahoma and west central Arkansas. Damaging wind, several tornadoes, large hail up to golfball size, and locally heavy rainfall resulted from these thunderstorms.

Tornado in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:48:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMACKER
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed near Kerr Mansion, south-southwest of Poteau. It moved north-northeast then turned more northward west of Poteau and eventually curved north-northwest as it moved through Shady Point and west of Panama before dissipating. Several homes were severely damaged within the path, a number of other homes received roof damage, at least two mobile homes were destroyed, barns and outbuildings were destroyed, a cellular communications tower was partially collapsed, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were blown down by this tornado. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 110 to 120 mph.

Hail in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 14:26:00 to 25-MAY-15 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 14:36:00 to 25-MAY-15 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:31:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBBERS FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:17:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Tornado in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:52:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHOBA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. This tornado developed between Highways 271 and 144 over heavily wooded and rugged terrain that was inaccessible by road. An aerial survey indicated extensive tree damage in this area, which was also visible from Highway 271 looking southwest from Albion. As the tornado approached Albion from the southwest, trees were uprooted on Deep Lake Loop. Several homes were damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted in Albion before the tornado moved into Latimer County. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 115 to 125 mph.

Tornado in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:34:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANSHAWE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed near CR E1405 and moved over mostly heavily wooded terrain that was inaccessible by road. Trees were snapped as it crossed CR E1380, where the tornado had a more northward movement. More trees were snapped as it crossed CR N4595. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Hail in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:45:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:14:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNGER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:57:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed a camping trailer at the Sardis Cove Campground on Sardis Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:15:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALIHINA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:21:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees on Highway 63 between Muse and Whitesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:21:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and a home had minor damage east of Whitesboro on Highway 63.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSWELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees and damaged the roofs of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSBURG, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:23:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAILEYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:44:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEAVENER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm wind blew the roof from a building and blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:48:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Flash Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALIHINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded in and around Talihina.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:03:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 70 mph.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:09:00 to 26-MAY-15 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAHLEQUAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A road was washed out due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTEAU
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 78 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:12:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTEAU
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees onto several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:13:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:13:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY PT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Tornado in LATIMER, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 16:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENGAL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Latimer County, this tornado snapped or uprooted trees and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:15:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORNEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down about a dozen power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:30:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RATTAN
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees, damaged three mobile homes, and blew shingles off roofs of several homes.

Hail in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:31:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUDLOW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:34:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONOBIA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind in and around Honobia.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUSHMATAHA, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 15:40:00 to 25-MAY-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOBOL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees.

Flash Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:40:00 to 25-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONY PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe flooding occurred near Sunset Corner.

Flash Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 17:45:00 to 25-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTEAU KERR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

County roads near the Poteau Airport were flooded.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 19:15:00 to 26-MAY-15 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A low water crossing was severely flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-MAY-15 20:00:00 to 25-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Highway 63 were flooded east of Whitesboro.