A warm front lifted north during the afternoon and evening of the 12th, with a couple supercells developing along it across southwest OK. Large hail, strong winds, and  numerous tornadoes were reported with these storms as they moved northeastward. Later, a line of severe storms moved into far western OK along a cold front, with strong winds and hail reported with these storms.

Tornado in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:24:00 to 12-OCT-21 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSS
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser photographed a tornado approximately 3 miles south of Foss. No damage was reported from this tornado and the location is estimated.

Tornado in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:41:00 to 12-OCT-21 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERICK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed 3.5 miles southwest of Fredrick and moved north or just east of due north for 7 miles. A barn had significant wall damage to the northwest of Frederick. Otherwise, there were a few pivot irrigators that were tipped over to the southwest and west of Frederick, and tree and power pole damage was also observed along the path.

Tornado in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 19:19:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANITOU
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was observed for two minutes moving from Tillman County into Kiowa County. A barn roof and a few trees were damaged near the county line.

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 19:20:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was observed for two minutes moving from Tillman County into Kiowa County. A barn roof and a few trees were damaged near the county line.

Tornado in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 19:01:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A number of storm chasers from various angles observed a second tornado adjacent to the tornado the moved from the east side of Clinton to southeast of Custer City. Although motion was difficult to determine at night, was believed to be a satellite tornado. This tornado produced no known damage and the location of this tornado was estimated.

Tornado in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 04:15:00 to 13-OCT-21 04:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKLAHOMA CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado from a QLCS (quasi-linear convective system) developed just east of the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds near General Pershing Boulevard just east of May Avenue. The tornado moved northeast and east affecting the Youngs-Englewood, Classen-Ten-Penn, Plaza, Mesta Park and Heritage Hills districts of Oklahoma City. Damage was generally confined to tree damage, including some snapped tree trunks. There was no significant structure damage observed. The tornado dissipated just southeast of NE 23rd Street and Interstate 235.

Tornado in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 19:26:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed about 6 miles east-southeast of Snyder to the south of U.S. Highway 62. It quickly became a large tornado as it moved sporadically north and northeast before crossing into Comanche County about 3 miles north of US-62. In Kiowa County, the tornado produced tree and power pole damage.

Tornado in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 19:30:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIAHOMA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved into Comanche County from Kiowa County approximately three miles north of U.S. Highway 62, and moved northeast and then due north. At least one home suffered some shingle damage, a mobile home received roof damage, and a barn door was blown in. Tree damage was also observed along the path. None of the damage in Comanche County was observed to be greater than EF0, although the tornado was likely stronger as there were few damage indicators encountered along the path.

Tornado in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 20:35:00 to 12-OCT-21 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser photographed a tornado looking northwest from 1 mile west of Boone. No damage was reported in the area and the specific location of the tornado is estimated.

Hail in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 19:21:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANITOU
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 04:22:00 to 13-OCT-21 04:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A third tornado from a QLCS (quasi-linear convective system) storm system that affected the Oklahoma City area developed over Forest Park near Northeast 36th Street and Bryant Avenue, and moved northeast into northeast Oklahoma City dissipating northwest of Northeast 63rd Street and Midwest Boulevard. The damage observed was generally broken tree branches and limbs.

Tornado in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 03:59:00 to 13-OCT-21 04:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSTANG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado from a QLCS (quasi-linear convective system) touched down on the west edge of Mustang, just south of State Highway 152 near Frisco Road, and moved generally northeast affecting portions of Mustang and southwest Oklahoma City. The most significant structure damage was southeast of SW 44th Street and Czech Hall Road where a home received roof damage, and a pickup truck parked on the street was rolled over. A few other homes along the path also received damage to shingles, otherwise damage was generally confined to trees, including some tree trunks snapped.  The tornado dissipated southwest of SW 29th Street and County Line Road in southwest Oklahoma City.

Tornado in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:55:00 to 12-OCT-21 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed on the east side of Clinton near First Street and Route 66 (Business 40) where it damaged a automobile body shop and damaged a warehouse building. The tornado moved northeast across Riverside Golf Course where trees were damaged, then damaged and destroyed hangars at Clinton Municipal Airport (CLK). After the damage at the Clinton Municipal Airport, the tornado moved through more rural areas but did continue to damage trees, blow the roof off at least one outbuilding (with the debris blown to the northwest) and blew a street sign 200 yards. At one point, storm chasers observed a satellite tornado adjacent to this tornado (see separate entry).

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:50:00 to 12-OCT-21 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof and other structural damage reported with several building in and near Clinton. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:53:00 to 12-OCT-21 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Semi truck overturned along I40.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 20:40:00 to 12-OCT-21 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT COBB RES DAM
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 23:05:00 to 12-OCT-21 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 00:20:00 to 13-OCT-21 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP HOUSTON
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 07:05:00 to 13-OCT-21 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLDENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Tornado in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:38:00 to 12-OCT-21 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERICK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several storm chasers, including an off-duty meteorologist from the Storm Prediction Center, observed a brief tornado approximately 5 miles southwest of Frederick. No damage was reported and the location is estimated.

Tornado in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 20:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICHITA MTNS NWR HQ
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Radar indicated strong rotation with a tornado debris signature in an inaccessible area of the Wichita Mountains. The path and path dimensions are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 18:25:00 to 12-OCT-21 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS FLAT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 00:15:00 to 13-OCT-21 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP HOUSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 00:25:00 to 13-OCT-21 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP HOUSTON
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 13-OCT-21 02:50:00 to 13-OCT-21 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (END)VANCE AFB ENID
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Tornado in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 12-OCT-21 17:48:00 to 12-OCT-21 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RETROP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser observed a brief tornado near State Highway 6 approximately 4 miles north-northwest of Retrop. No damage was reported.