Thunderstorm Wind in Beckham County, Oklahoma

Thunderstorm Wind April 14, 2026 · Beckham County, Oklahoma

84 mph

Measured gust (73 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Elk City Regional Business Airport (KELK) observation.

The wider storm

Scattered severe thunderstorms impacted portions of western and central Oklahoma and north Texas from the evening of the 14th into early morning hours of the 15th. Despite strong wind shear and instability, residual low-level inhibition (i.e. cap), limited overall storm organization and longevity. The most notable thunderstorm impacted portions of Elk City, Oklahoma (and vicinity), producing large hail and significant wind gusts.

Began near Elk City (35.4308, -99.3943).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1333784. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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