The National Weather Service says 10 tornadoes were reported in Oklahoma in the past two days.
On their Twitter page, the agency said 10 tornadoes were recorded from May 20-21. There were also nine reports of hail - the largest measuring in 1.75 inches.
Here's a summary of the May 20-21 severe weather and flooding event based on what we know this morning. Enjoy the quiet weather while it lasts - storms come back tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/mFpmAwX8fj
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) May 21, 2019
The NWS Tulsa Twitter page reported that Tuesday's tornado in Tulsa was an EF-1.
This morning's tornado across north Tulsa was rated EF-1. Additional details forthcoming.
— NWS Tulsa (@NWStulsa) May 21, 2019
The tornado that struck Peggs was an EF-2, the agency said.
We are surveying Peggs #OKwx #tornado damage from last night’s storm. Path is at least a mile wide leading up to town and we’ve already found structural damage and tree damage that is consistent with EF-2. Survey continues.
— NWS Tulsa (@NWStulsa) May 21, 2019
In the Oklahoma City area, five tornadoes were recorded on Tuesday: two in Norman, one near Stanley Draper Lake, Dale, and Meeker.
Damage surveys are done for today. We found evidence of 5 tornadoes from early this morning: EF1 NE Norman, EF0 NE Norman, EF0 near Stanley Draper Lake, EF1 near Dale and EF0 SE of Meeker. Still investigating others from May 20-21
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) May 21, 2019
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