EF1 tornado in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Tornado October 10, 2021 · Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
The path drawn at its surveyed width of 300 yards (0.17 mi) — zoom in and the swath grows to true scale. Other tornadoes recorded nearby that day are shown faint.
What the National Weather Service wrote
This tornado developed west of Ada southwest of County Roads 1540 and 3530. The tornado produced damage to barns along County Road 3350 and then EF1 damage to metal buildings at a tractor dealer just before crossing State Highway 19. It continued to produce tree damage in areas northwest and north of Ada. A few homes received roof or garage door or patio damage east of US-377 between Ada and Byng, and in the southeast portion of Byng. The tornado dissipated just east of the city limits of Byng.
The wider storm
An unseasonably warm and moist airmass was in place across the region ahead of a powerful upper wave moving out of the 4 corners region. This led to the development of numerous severe thunderstorms across Oklahoma and Texas during the afternoon and evening of the 10th. Several tornadoes were reported, along with hail larger than baseballs that impacted Norman, OK for the second time in six months, leading to millions of dollars in damages once again to homes, cars, and businesses.
Began near Ada (34.7800, -96.7230).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
10 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 986972. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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