Power Outage in Norman, OK

Power pole blown down. Time is radar estimated.

The tornado that moved through Goldsby in McClain County crossed the Canadian River and into Cleveland County moving swiftly through southern and eastern portions of Norman. The tornado passed less than one mile southeast of the National Weather Center, and damaged numerous homes in neighborhoods near 12th Avenue SE and Cedar Lane Road, and northeast of 24th Avenue SE and Imhoff Road as well as damaging apartments and businesses near the intersection of State Highway 9 and US Highway 77. EF2 damage was noted at several apartment buildings, homes and businesses in these areas. Moving northeast, the tornado moved into less areas with less density of homes and people, but still affected neighborhoods near 36th Avenue SE and Lindsay Street, 48th Avenue SE and Lindsey, and 60th Avenue SE and Alameda Street. The tornado continued northeast damaging trees, power lines and a few homes before dissipating in far southeast Oklahoma City near SE 125th Street and Dobbs Road. The tornado moved at over 60 mph.

The tornado that moved through Goldsby in McClain County crossed the Canadian River and into Cleveland County moving swiftly through southern and eastern portions of Norman. The tornado passed less than one mile southeast of the National Weather Center, and damaged numerous homes in neighborhoods near 12th Avenue SE and Cedar Lane Road, and northeast of 24th Avenue SE and Imhoff Road as well as damaging apartments and businesses near the intersection of State Highway 9 and US Highway 77. EF2 damage was noted at several apartment buildings, homes and businesses in these areas. Moving northeast, the tornado moved into less areas with less density of homes and people, but still affected neighborhoods near 36th Avenue SE and Lindsay Street, 48th Avenue SE and Lindsey, and 60th Avenue SE and Alameda Street. The tornado continued northeast damaging trees, power lines and a few homes before dissipating in far southeast Oklahoma City near SE 125th Street and Dobbs Road. The tornado moved at over 60 mph.

Powerlines downed.

Power poles were damaged near Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road in Norman. A tool shed was also reported blown into an adjacent property near 36th Avenue NW and Robinson Street.

Numerous power lines snapped and downed trees in south Norman near Classen and Imhoff.

Numerous power poles downed around Norman.

Multiple power lines reported around east Norman. Grass fires also reported.

Oklahoma City emergency manager reported power lines down near South Meridian and I-44. Time estimated by radar.

Ice knocked out power for 6,534 customers.

Power lines blown over near northwest 48th avenue and Robinson street in northwest Norman.

A tornado developed south of 36th Avenue NW and Rock Creek Road and traveled basically north near 36th Avenue to near Indian Hills Road through the northwest side of Norman. Numerous house roofs, trees, fences and power poles were damaged in the neighborhoods along 36th Avenue. HVAC equipment was damaged and light poles were downed at the Norman Healthplex hospital at 36th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road.

Freezing rain prevailed through the event with widespread 1/3 to 1/2 inch ice accumulations on trees, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Downed trees and power lines along with sporadic power outages were also reported in Norman and Moore.

Storm damage survey indicated a brief EF-1 tornado developed near in the South Lakes Park area near SW 119th Street and Meridian Avenue. Damage to several homes, trees, and power lines and poles occurred. Damages estimated.

This tornado moved across the Canadian River into Cleveland County and southwest Norman. The tornado moved east-northeast through the heart of Norman. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Minor roof damage was also reported at a number of locations along the path. The higher degree of damage occurred near I-35, and also between Lahoma and Peters Avenues north of Main Street. The tornado finally dissipated just south of NE 12th and Robinson Street.

Several power poles were downed near the intersection of Indian Hills Road and NW 36th Avenue.

Numerous power poles were downed near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Robinson Street. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

This tornado is labeled C1 (Segment #3 of the Chickasha-Blanchard-Newcastle tornado). Only minor tree/power pole/power line damage occurred inside the Cleveland county line. A few barns and outbuilding also sustained minor damage east of I-44. The tornado dissipated just north of the South Canadian River. After it was finally over, the tornado continued for just under an hour, with a length of around 32 miles. Peak wind speeds were estimated just under 200 mph. Monetary damage estimates were not available.||.

A wet microburst caused a fairly concentrated area of wind damage between 1850 and 1900 CDT. The damage was reported from near Tecumseh Road and 24th Avenue Northwest, southeast toward Main Street and 12th Avenue Northeast. Many tree limbs greater than four inches in diameter were downed (along with several smaller limbs), power poles were snapped, tree trunks greater than a foot in diameter were snapped, shingles were blown off of roofs, and several fence panels were blown down. Rainfall totals from the event ranged from one to two inches, most of which fell in about 30 minutes. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

A wet microburst caused a fairly concentrated area of wind damage between 1850 and 1900 CDT. The damage was reported from near Tecumseh Road and 24th Avenue Northwest, southeast toward Main Street and 12th Avenue Northeast. Many tree limbs greater than four inches in diameter were downed (along with several smaller limbs), power poles were snapped, tree trunks greater than a foot in diameter were snapped, shingles were blown off of roofs, and several fence panels were blown down. Rainfall totals from the event ranged from one to two inches, most of which fell in about 30 minutes. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

This tornado is labeled I1. This long-tracked and devastating tornado developed west of I-35, northwest of Max Westheimer airport. Widespread tree, power line/pole damage was reported from near I-35 to the east side of Stanley Draper Lake. Several homes also sustained damage, mainly with mostly roofs receiving significant damage, and some siding was ripped off. Several fences were also knocked down as the tornado moved northeast. From the east side of Lake Stanley Draper, near Hiwassee Road and SE 89th Street, to just south of Harrah, the damage path became more severe and focused. The tree damage became more severe, breaking at various heights of the tree or being uprooted. Walls of homes collapsed, and debris from the homes scattered in all directions. Several 2x4's punctured roofs and ceilings over numerous structures. A few mobile homes in this area were also completely destroyed. Where the tornado crossed I-40, a gas station and drive-in restaurant sustained up to EF3 damage. The most severe damage, one of the two EF4 tornadoes of the day, occurred in the Deerfield West Subdivision. A well-built residence here was completely destroyed, with most exterior and interior walls collapsing. The tornado finally lifted 2 miles south of Harrah. In addition to the incredible damage, one person lost their life while trying to flee the tornado.

This tornado is labeled I1. This long-tracked and devastating tornado developed west of I-35, northwest of Max Westheimer airport. Widespread tree, power line/pole damage was reported from near I-35 to the east side of Stanley Draper Lake. Several homes also sustained damage, mainly with mostly roofs receiving significant damage, and some siding was ripped off. Several fences were also knocked down as the tornado moved northeast. From the east side of Lake Stanley Draper, near Hiwassee Road and SE 89th Street, to just south of Harrah, the damage path became more severe and focused. The tree damage became more severe, breaking at various heights of the tree or being uprooted. Walls of homes collapsed, and debris from the homes scattered in all directions. Several 2x4's punctured roofs and ceilings over numerous structures. A few mobile homes in this area were also completely destroyed. Where the tornado crossed I-40, a gas station and drive-in restaurant sustained up to EF3 damage. The most severe damage, one of the two EF4 tornadoes of the day, occurred in the Deerfield West Subdivision. A well-built residence here was completely destroyed, with most exterior and interior walls collapsing. The tornado finally lifted 2 miles south of Harrah. In addition to the incredible damage, one person lost their life while trying to flee the tornado.

Tornado #I2. Power poles and a house were damaged near and just east of Broadway Street and Eastern Avenue in the southern portion of Moore. As the tornado moved northeast, most of the roof was removed from a mobile home and trees were damaged west of Sunnylane Road north of NE 12th Street, and shingle damage occurred on a house just east of Sunnylane Road.

This was a continuation of the 2nd misocyclone that developed over McClain county and continued into Cleveland county. Damage was first noted in Newcastle along 16th Street where minor damage was reported to law furniture. Damage was reported to trees and tin outbuildings, as well minor damage to lawn furniture and trampolines, as the circulation moved east-southeast. Four large and five typical-size power poles were knocked down near the Community Christian School, and a semi-trailer blown over near I-35 and Highway 77. More damage to trees, flag poles, and fencing continued, and came to an end near Indian Hills Road and Bryant Avenue. Monetary damages were not available.

A limb was blown down on top of a power line. Approximately 4,000 people were without power for a short time. Monetary damages were estimated.

Several large cottonwood trees were uprooted. Some of the trees fell on power lines causing numerous power outages. The damage was reported mostly at Clear Bay, just off of Highway 9. Monetary damages were estimated.

Widespread tree damage was reported across the county. Power lines and power poles were downed due to the ice accumulation. Thousands of homes and business' were without power, some of which were out of power for days. The roof of the gymnasium at Alcott Middle school collapsed due to the high accumulation of ice. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as a result of the icy roads. The majority of slick spots were on bridges and other elevated surfaces.

Two metal storage sheds blown over. Several tree limbs were downed with numerous power outages. Monetary damages were estimated.

A few power poles were snapped southeast of the junction of Interstate 35 and South 19th Street.

Sustained winds above 50 mph and wind gusts above 60 mph were measured by the Oklahoma mesonet site in Norman for almost 30 minutes. The highest measured wind gust was 79 mph. Numerous trees, power poles, and fences were downed across town. A car was damaged when a tree fell on it. Many homes sustained roof damage. Three semi tractor trailers were overturned on Interstate 35 near the Tecumseh Road exit. Briggs and Stratton and the National Guard Maintenance facility sustained roof damage. Portions of both metal roofs were damaged. Stock was damaged at Briggs and Stratton due to water that came in after roof was removed. Garage doors were also pushed in at the National Guard facility. Max Westheimer Airport also sustained some damage. A hanger roof was damaged along with several airplanes moved. At least two airplanes were overturned. The worst damage occurred in northwest portions of the city.

Two transmission power poles were snapped on the east side of town.

This F0 tornado was the second one produced by a supercell that moved across central Oklahoma producing three tornadoes. The tornado was viewed by many residents west of Moore and was also caught on video by several storm chasers. This tornado began northwest of the intersection of Southwest 149th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and ended just to the northwest of the intersection of Southwest 134th Street (or Highway 37) and Santa Fe Avenue. The first evidence of damage was found near the intersection of Jamie Drive and Libby Street in far south Oklahoma City. Damage in this area was mostly in the form of trees and large branches snapped off. Structural damage was limited mostly to fences, awnings, outdoor recreational equipment, and at least one outdoor satellite dish. Several canoes from a back-yard pond were picked up and deposited 100 feet or more from their point of origin. A pontoon boat on a trailer was also overturned.The damage track initially went due east along Jamie Drive, but turned northeast before crossing Pennsylvania (or Penn) Avenue near South 140th Street. Damage along Penn was confined mostly to trees, with little evidence of structural damage except to a large barn, which was partially unroofed. Tornadic winds were confirmed in this area through video and eye witness accounts. However, a wider zone of relatively minor damage, mostly to trees or tree branches, indicated that the tornado in this area was embedded within a larger area of straight-line winds of the type known as a rear-flank downdraft, or RFD.The damage track then turned more east again, through largely open areas before reaching Blackwelder Avenue near Southwest 140th Street. Tree damage was more extensive in this area, but structural damage remained minor. The latter was limited to slight damage to several outbuildings and one residence; much of it appeared to be the result of fallen trees/branches.The tornado then veered more to the east-northeast again as it tracked through open country between Blackwelder and Western. It crossed Western Avenue just south of 134th Street, downing several power poles and causing some minor damage to the Villa Teresa School on Western Avenue. The F0 tornado continued east-northeast and crossed 134th roughly midway between Western and Santa Fe before ending just north of 134th Street.

power lines were downed.

Lightning caused a fire at a barn at the corner of SW 19th Street and Santa Fe with most of the barn and its contents destroyed. Lightning also caused a power surge at the 911/Emergency Ops Center facility, causing equipment failure and a momentary disruption of service.

Lightning struck a power line on West Main St. resulting in a loss of power to about 1500 residences for 2 hours.

A powerful cold front swept through Oklahoma early on the first, allowing a deep cold airmass to fill into the region. An approaching upper level wave brought sufficient lift to generate bands of light to moderate snow over much of southern Oklahoma. Snow gradually ended late on the 2nd, but not before impressive storm total snow accumulations occurred.

A powerful storm system moving through the southern Great Plains produced tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and flooding across parts of Oklahoma and western north Texas on November 7-8, 2011.||The strong storm system generated severe weather including tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and flooding from the early afternoon of November 7th through the early morning of November 8th. Several supercell thunderstorms developed over southwest Oklahoma during the mid-afternoon hours and moved northeast. One particularly nasty supercell thunderstorm developed over northern Wilbarger county in north Texas. This thunderstorm moved northeast into Tillman county, eventually producing at least eight tornadoes over a five county area. Two of the tornadoes moved near two Oklahoma Mesonet sites, both taking direct hits. The Mesonet site at Tipton measured 86.4 mph before it was destroyed. The Mesonet site near Fort Cobb measured 91.4 mph before it was destroyed. Both sites also recorded significant drops in surface pressure. Other supercells over southwest Oklahoma eventually congealed into a complex of storms and moved east into central Oklahoma. Numerous reports of high winds (92 mph near Clinton, OK) and hail up to golf ball-size were reported. The severe threat transitioned to a heavy rain and high threat after sunset.

A strong surface low pressure moved across the southern and central Plains causing strong sustained surface winds across the western half to two-thirds of Oklahoma with some high wind gusts. National Weather Service weather stations along with the Oklahoma mesonet measured sustained wind speeds ranging from 17 to 30 knots (20-35 mph) on November 27th into the 28th, with numerous wind gusts ranging from 39 to 56 knots(45-65 mph). Winds were initially strong from the south to west then shifted to the north and northwest behind a cold front. The winds began to decrease during the afternoon hours of November 28th as the strong surface low continued to lift away from the area. Wind damage was reported in several locations along with numerous power outages. The strong winds also combined with very dry conditions to help with the start and spread of several wildfires. Some fires may have been started by power lines arcing or even coming down in the high winds. The wildfires ranged from a few hundred acres to a few thousand acres some of which for several days. Many fire fighters and resources from the local, state, and federal levels were used to fight these fires. Many structures, hay, pasture, etc. were destroyed by the fires. Some residents were evacuated due to a few of the fires. Several people were injured at various fires.