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Event Details
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF0 |
| -- Length | 1.8 Miles |
| -- Width | 25 Yards |
| State | OKLAHOMA |
| County/Area | MCCLAIN |
| WFO | OUN |
| Begin Date | 05/07/2008 16:21:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range | 1 |
| Begin Azimuth | SE |
| Begin Location | GOLDSBY |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 35.14/-97.47 |
| End Date | 05/07/2008 16:25:00 CST-6 |
| End Range | 2 |
| End Azimuth | E |
| End Location | GOLDSBY |
| End Lat/Lon | 35.15/-97.44 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 15.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A strong upper level low pressure system moved into southwest Oklahoma, and continued moving east throughout the day. Extremely strong lift ahead of the storm system and abundant moisture allowed for widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop over much of Oklahoma. The better chances for severe convection was located along and south of a stationary boundary that setup near Interstate 44. Severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours south of the boundary, with large hail, flash flooding, and tornadoes reported. Several tornadoes were reported in the Oklahoma City metro area during the evening rush hour, with damage reported from Yukon through the northern portion of the city. Other tornadoes were reported south of the city, with damage also reported in this area. The slow movement of the precipitation quickly added up, with widespread amounts of at least two to four inches of rainfall. Flash flooding became a concern as the afternoon progressed, with several reports around central Oklahoma of roads being closed. The upper level storm system moved east during the evening, with the precipitation moving east as well. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| Event Narrative | The tornado developed a half of a mile southeast of Goldsby, near Interstate 35. A truck jackknifed on the interstate as the tornado moved northeast. Tree damage was noticed along its path, with some roof flashing also damaged near the Canadian River. Monetary damages were estimated. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 1 | 336.50K | 0.00K | |||||||
| VELMA | STEPHENS CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 13:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ELMORE CITY | GARVIN CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 14:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NORMAN | CLEVELAND CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 14:35 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| TERRAL | JEFFERSON CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 14:48 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAWTON | COMANCHE CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 14:55 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAWTON | COMANCHE CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| LAWTON | COMANCHE CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| VELMA | STEPHENS CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MIDDLEBERG | GRADY CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:20 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| EMPIRE CITY | STEPHENS CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:23 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.50K | 0.00K |
| RINGLING | JEFFERSON CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| RUBOTTOM | LOVE CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:28 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PAOLI | GARVIN CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:56 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| YUKON | CANADIAN CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 15:57 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| DOUGHERTY | MURRAY CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BETHANY | OKLAHOMA CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:02 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| MARIETTA | LOVE CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:05 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MARIETTA | LOVE CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:09 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| (PWA)WILEY POST APT | OKLAHOMA CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NICHOLS HILLS | OKLAHOMA CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:12 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| GOLDSBY | MCCLAIN CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:21 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| THE VILLAGE | OKLAHOMA CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:22 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| NOBLE | CLEVELAND CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:25 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| NOBLE | CLEVELAND CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:28 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NICHOLS HILLS | OKLAHOMA CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAKE THUNDERBIRD DAM | CLEVELAND CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 75 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| EDMOND | OKLAHOMA CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:45 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ARDMORE | CARTER CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| KINGSTON | MARSHALL CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ARDMORE | CARTER CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 65 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| KINGSTON | MARSHALL CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DICKSON | CARTER CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:55 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ARDMORE | CARTER CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 16:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 57 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAMAR | HUGHES CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 17:30 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DICKSON | CARTER CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 18:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GUTHRIE | LOGAN CO. | OK | 05/07/2008 | 18:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 1 | 336.50K | 0.00K |
