1998 Oklahoma tornado outbreak

Weather event in Oklahoma, United States 19981004map.png Tornadoes that touched down in the NWS Norman area. Seven more touched down in the NWS Tulsa area. October 4, 1998 26 F3 90 mph km/h on in Ponca City, OklahomaNational Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5675080 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 2.75 in cm on in diameter in 3 different locationsNational Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678037 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678038 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678032 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 11 Oklahoma the tornado outbreaks of 1998 The 1998 Oklahoma tornado outbreak was a tornado outbreak that affected the state of Oklahoma on October 4, 1998. 26 tornadoes touched down, making this event the largest autumnal tornado outbreak in state history. Confirmed tornadoes 26 0 10 7 8 1 0 0 no + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, October 4, 1998All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency. note Date/TimeF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary F2SSW of Dacoma to NW of CarmenWoods, AlfalfaOK36.52 -98.65 Dacoma (Oct. 4, F2) 19:25–19:4310 mi km on on440 yd m on onAn abandoned home was damaged, and a barn and garage were destroyed south of Dacoma. The tornado then moved into Alfalfa County where it destroyed an office building and a gas plant. A mobile home adjacent to the gas plant lost most of its roof.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678047 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678048 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0SE of CherokeeAlfalfaOK36.70 -98.28 Cherokee (Oct. 4, F0) 20:050.1 mi km on on25 yd m on onAn Alfalfa County Sheriff's Deputy saw this brief tornado as it tracked over a small part of the salt flats of Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. No damage occurred.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5675211 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0W of MedfordGrantOK36.82 -97.82 Medford (Oct. 4, F0) 21:040.1 mi km on on25 yd m on onA state trooper saw this brief tornado touch down very close to OK 11. No damage occurred.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5675083 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0SW of WatongaBlaineOK35.77 -98.52 Watonga (Oct. 4, F0) 21:38-21:411.5 mi km on on25 yd m on onA storm chaser caught this brief tornado on video. No damage occurred.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5675084 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F2SW of Watonga to SE of HitchcockBlaineOK35.82 -98.45 Watonga (Oct. 4, F2) 21:50-22:1212 mi km on on200 yd m on onThree homes were significantly damaged, with one having its roof removed.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678049 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0N of Medicine ParkComancheOK34.80 -98.50 Medicine Park (Oct. 4, F0) 22:140.3 mi km on on50 yd m on onAn Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer saw a brief tornado. No damage occurred.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678050 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1S of DoverKingfisherOK35.92 -98.00 Dover (Oct. 4, F1) 22:28-22:427 mi km on on100 yd m on onA haybarn was destroyed, five barns were damaged, and one home was also damaged. Powerlines and trees were downed along the path.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678051 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0NE of CyrilCaddoOK34.90 -98.18 Cyril (Oct. 4, F0) 22:450.5 mi km on on25 yd m on onSome minor roof damage occurred on the far northeastern side of Cyril. Powerlines and trees were knocked down.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678054 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1WNW of StillwaterPayne, NobleOK36.12 -97.25 Stillwater (Oct. 4, F1) 22:47-22:566 mi km on on100 yd m on onThis tornado tracked over parts of Lake Carl Blackwell in Payne County, and Lake McMurtry in Noble County. A mobile home was severely damaged after the tornado moved off of Lake McMurtry.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678052 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678053 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1PawneePawneeOK36.33 -96.80 Pawnee (Oct. 4, F1) 23:38-23:390.4 mi km on on125 yd m on onOn the southwest side of Pawnee, a brief tornado destroyed a mobile home, and minorly damaged at least 50 homes. This minor damage included roofing, windows, and porches.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667639 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F2NW of Blanchard to SSW of NewcastleGrady, McClainOK35.17 -97.58 Blanchard (Oct. 4, F2) 00:15-00:183 mi km on on100 yd m on onSeveral mobile homes and outbuildings were damaged north of Middleberg. A mobile home was completely destroyed, and two others were blown over in the Bridge Creek area.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678055 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678056 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0N of Newcastle to WSW of MooreMcClain, ClevelandOK35.30 -97.60 Newcastle (Oct. 4, F0) 00:26-00:271.5 mi km on on33 yd m on onDamage was primarily limited to trees.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678057 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678058 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F2MooreClevelandOK35.33 -97.50 Moore (Oct. 4, F2) 00:34-00:413 mi km on on580 yd m on onMany homes lost portions if not all of their roofs, and one home lost a portion of an exterior wall. Some warehouses also lost sections of roofing.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678059 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0S of BarnsdallOsageOK36.55 -96.17 Barnsdall (Oct. 4, F0) 00:56-00:571 mi km on on75 yd m on onThree barns and two outbuildings were destroyed. Four homes had minor damage. Numerous large tree branches were snapped.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667819 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F2ESE of MeekerLincolnOK35.47 -96.85 Meeker (Oct. 4, F2) 01:37-01:403 mi km on on580 yd m on onThree homes just south of US 62 had significant roof damage, and an RV was pushed over. Along the highway, trees and a home had light damage. Another home along the path had roof and porch damage.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678060 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F2WNW of PragueLincolnOK35.48 -96.80 Prague (Oct. 4, F2) 01:45-01:526 mi km on on580 yd m on onA mobile home had light damage at the start of the path. A mobile home along US 62 was destroyed. Debris from the mobile home was scattered to the northwest about 150 yd m on on. Slight tree and outbuilding damage occurred as the tornado moved northeast before it dissipated.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678061 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1WNW ShawneePottawatomieOK35.37 -96.95 Shawnee 1 (Oct. 4, F1) 01:50-01:553 mi km on on100 yd m on onExtensive tree damage occurred at a private golf course. The clubhouse at the golf course sustained minor damage to its roof and the air-conditioning unit. A mobile home was destroyed.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678062 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1N of PragueLincolnOK35.55 -96.77 Prague (Oct. 4, F1) 01:52-02:088 mi km on on440 yd m on onA mobile home was lifted and thrown about 100 yd m on on, uprooting a power pole while it was airborne. The mobile home was destroyed, with the six people who took shelter inside sustaining injuries. As the tornado crossed OK 99, a mobile home sustained minor damage, three outbuildings were destroyed, some logs at a sawmill were tossed, and trees were knocked down.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678063 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1ShawneePottawatomieOK35.33 -96.92 Shawnee 2 (Oct. 4, F1) 01:58-02:002 mi km on on100 yd m on onThis tornado developed very close to if not in the downtown area of Shawnee. Many homes had minor roof and structural damage, and trees and powerlines were knocked down.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678064 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0SSE of Nowata to NNE of New AlluweNowataOK36.63 -95.62 Nowata (Oct. 4, F0) 02:05-02:168 mi km on on50 yd m on onA barn was destroyed, an old school building was destroyed, and a mobile home lost most of its roof. Debris from the mobile home's roof was wrapped around trees as far as over 100 yd m on on away. Afterwards, the tornado then crossed Lake Oologah. After coming off the lake, a shed was destroyed, a home and barn were damaged, and several trees were knocked down. This tornado was observed by a trained spotter as it was north of New Alluwe. It dissipated shortly after.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667817 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F3WNW of Little to SE of PragueSeminole, PottawatomieOK35.38 -96.77 Little (Oct. 4, F3) 02:08-02:176 mi km on on880 yd m on onThis was the strongest tornado of the outbreak. It touched down west-northwest of Little, where only minor tree damage occurred. As the tornado moved northeast, it increased in size to its peak width of a 0.5 mi km on on wide. Numerous outbuildings were heavily damaged, and trees were snapped. On the north side of the tornado's path, three mobile homes were slightly damaged, and three other homes had minor roof single damage. As the tornado crossed I-40 it blew over a truck carrying hazardous materials. Further to the northeast, a mobile home lost its roof, multiple outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were damaged before the tornado crossed the North Canadian River into Pottawatomie County. After crossing the river, a barn was partially unroofed. The small community of Center View was hit, mainly on its south and east side. As the tornado crossed OK 99, a home lost its roof and most of its exterior walls. Five other homes nearby suffered major to significant damage. Further northeast, another home suffered significant roof damage, the south-facing brick wall was buckled, and the garage was destroyed. Steel and cinder-block debris from the garage impaled a tree. Additional tree and outbuilding damage occurred along the path before the tornado lifted. In all, about 60 homes or businesses were damaged or destroyed.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678107 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5678108 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0NW of CollinsvilleTulsaOK36.40 -95.87 Collinsville (Oct. 4, F0) 02:190.5 mi km on on50 yd m on onSeveral trained spotters reported this tornado. No damage occurred.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667721 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F2SE of Boley to SW of NuyakaOkfuskee, OkmulgeeOK35.48 -96.45 Boley (Oct. 4, F2) 02:37-03:0427 mi km on on1408 yd m on onThis was the widest and longest-tracked tornado of the outbreak. In IXL, nearly every structure in the small community was damaged in some form. A home and two mobile homes were destroyed, with debris from one of the mobile homes being found a 0.5 mi km on on away. Four businesses and a public building at the local park were also destroyed. Six homes and two mobile homes were destroyed, and 21 homes and a mobile home sustained minor damage. In the Haydenville area, north of Okemah on OK 56, two homes and a mobile home were destroyed. Three homes, three mobile homes, and the Haydenville fire station suffered major damage. Five homes and a store sustained minor damage. Just southwest of the Haydenville area, a mobile home was completely destroyed. Four people inside the mobile home suffered injuries. In Okmulgee County, only minor tree damage occurred before the tornado lifted. Surveys done by the National Weather Service Tulsa, Oklahoma found evidence that smaller satellite tornadoes circulated around the larger tornado. The tornado itself was around 0.8 mi km on on wide at its widest point, with the damage width reaching around 3 mi km on on wide at times due to the smaller satellite tornadoes rotating around the larger one.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667723 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667724 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F1E of NuyakaOkmulgeeOK35.65 -96.10 Nuyaka (Oct. 4, F1) 03:17-03:181 mi km on on100 yd m on onA storm chaser doing an aerial survey found damage path through the Okmulgee Wildlife Management Area just east of Nuyaka. Damage was limited to trees being blown over.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667820 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 F0SE of TullahasseeWagonerOK35.82 -95.42 Tullahassee (Oct. 4, F0) 04:270.8 mi km on on50 yd m on onOne home had roof damage, and many trees were damaged in a forested area. This was produced by the same thunderstorm that produced the F2 tornado in Okfuskee and Okmulgee Counties.National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database October 4, 1998 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5667814 National Centers for Environmental Information December 6, 2020 See also Tornadoes of 1998 List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks Notes note References 30em 1998-10-04 1998-10-04 Category:October 1998 in the United States Category:1998 in Oklahoma 10-04 1998-10-04