Thunderstorms developed over eastern Oklahoma during the morning hours of the 30th as a warm front moved into the region from the south. The stronger storms produced large hail. Additional thunderstorm development occurred along and ahead of a dry line over central Oklahoma during the afternoon. These storms moved eastward into northeastern Oklahoma during the late afternoon and evening. Four tornadoes, two of which were strong, hail up to golfball size, and damaging wind occurred with these storms.

Hail in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 19:32:00 to 30-MAR-16 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH COFFEEVILLE AR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 19:08:00 to 30-MAR-16 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 20:32:00 to 30-MAR-16 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 20:57:00 to 30-MAR-16 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Hail in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 21:10:00 to 30-MAR-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 21:24:00 to 30-MAR-16 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEORIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 18:13:00 to 30-MAR-16 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULSA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the first segment of a three segment tornado. In Osage County, this tornado severely damaged the roof of a home, destroyed several outbuildings, destroyed farm equipment, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 100 to 110 mph. The tornado continued into Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Tornado in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 18:14:00 to 30-MAR-16 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUL DOWNTOWN ARPK
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the second segment of a three segment tornado. In Tulsa County, the tornado moved east-northeast, roughly along E 46th Street N to the west of Highway 75. It damaged more than 300 homes, and thirteen churches and businesses. Seven people were injured in north Tulsa. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and numerous power poles were snapped. The tornado moved east-northeast across Mohawk Park where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees. Several large, metal-framed, industrial buildings were significantly damaged north-northeast of the Tulsa International Airport on N Mingo Road. The tornado then crossed Highway 169 just south of the Bird Creek Bridge where it destroyed several barns and snapped numerous trees along E 56th Street N. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 110 to 120 mph. The tornado continued into Rogers County, Oklahoma.

Tornado in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 18:48:00 to 30-MAR-16 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: COODYS BLUFF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado destroyed a 30' by 60' metal-framed building, destroyed several wood-framed barns, damaged a couple homes, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. It was witnessed by several storm chasers. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Tornado in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 18:39:00 to 30-MAR-16 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATOOSA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the third segment of a three segment tornado. In Rogers County, the tornado moved east-northeast passing across the northern portion of the Patriot Golf Club and Stone Canyon housing subdivisions. Numerous homes were damaged in this area, some severely. Several homes under construction were destroyed. The tornado crossed Highway 266 destroying a business, damaging a number of homes, destroying barns and outbuildings, and snapping or uprooting numerous trees until it dissipated north of Verdigris. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 110 to 120 mph.

Tornado in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 19:00:00 to 30-MAR-16 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado damaged numerous homes east of Highway 66 and west of I-44. Some of the worst damage in the path occurred in a housing area near Highway 88 where several homes received severe damage to their roofs and wall structures. Several vehicles were rolled. The tornado moved east along the E 500 Road where trees were snapped or uprooted, homes were damaged, and barns were destroyed. The tornado then moved east-northeast toward Will Rogers Downs on Highway 20, where it turned sharply to the northeast and dissipated after damaging several large barns. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 120 to 130 mph.

Tornado in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 19:18:00 to 30-MAR-16 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This tornado was witnessed by several storm chasers. An NWS ground survey conducted in the area where the tornado likely occurred, determined that it remained over open country during its lifecycle. There is no known damage from this tornado.

Hail in PAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 10:47:00 to 30-MAR-16 10:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WAGONER, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 13:30:00 to 30-MAR-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONETA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 14:50:00 to 30-MAR-16 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURBANK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 15:05:00 to 30-MAR-16 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CHIEF
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 15:50:00 to 30-MAR-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWHUSKA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 16:30:00 to 30-MAR-16 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 17:38:00 to 30-MAR-16 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in OSAGE, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 17:29:00 to 30-MAR-16 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGHEART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 18:22:00 to 30-MAR-16 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOWATA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 30-MAR-16 18:48:00 to 30-MAR-16 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATOOSA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee