A powerful storm system brought significant severe weather to the region. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail accompanied thunderstorms that formed during the afternoon hours and persisted into the evening. This was a very unusual event for late fall in the Central High Plains. One significant factor in this anomalous event was the presence of an unusual amount of moisture for mid-November, contributing to relatively high values of instability. Only one tornado had previously been documented in the Oklahoma Panhandle during the month of November.

Hail in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 16:36:00 to 16-NOV-15 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GUY)GUYMON MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Walnut size hail was reported 4 miles southwest of Guymon.

Hail in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 13:03:00 to 16-NOV-15 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOISE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported 4 miles west of Conrad.

Tornado in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 19:07:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

There were multiple reports from local government officials and storm spotters of this tornado developing in Ochiltree County, Texas. The tornado then continued to move northeast crossed into Oklahoma. Along its path, multiple power flashes were witnessed. Tree and fence damage was found near the Texas/Oklahoma state line. A rating of EF-1 was given with a maximum wind speed of 86 mph.

Tornado in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 19:10:00 to 16-NOV-15 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm chasers photographed a brief tornado north of Elmwood. Little to no damage was observed. The tornado was rated EF-0.

Tornado in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 21:24:00 to 16-NOV-15 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tornado touched down just north of Darouzett and the Oklahoma state line just before 9:30 PM. The tornado was spotted by several spotters during power flashes and lightning strikes. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed with minimal damage to homes which were on the edge of the tornado. Numerous power poles and trees were snapped along the path which was over 500 yards at times. This tornado was rated EF-1 with an estimated maximum wind of 100 mph.

Hail in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 17:07:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported 1 mile south of Guymon.

Hail in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 17:22:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYRONE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail fell in Tyrone.

Hail in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 15:01:00 to 16-NOV-15 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Penny to quarter size hail was covering Highway 95 south of Elkhart, about 9 miles east-northeast of Sturgis.

Hail in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 16-NOV-15 17:21:00 to 16-NOV-15 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYRONE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail was reported in Tyrone.