EF0 Tornado — Atoka, Oklahoma

2025-06-03 · near Atoka, Atoka, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A television storm chaser observed a tornado to the west-northwest of Atoka. The beginning location of this tornado is estimated, but emergency management officials reported damage to tree branches near the end of the tornado's path near Atoka Lake.

Wider weather episode

Widespread severe thunderstorms, organized along a passing cold front, impacted much of Oklahoma and western-north Texas on the afternoon and evening of the 3rd. In addition to reports and observations of thunderstorm wind damage and large hail, six tornadoes occurred across the WFO Norman Forecast Area. Flash flooding also occurred during the evening hours across southeastern Oklahoma due to repeated rounds of heavy thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1276058. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.