As of Thursday night, we are at four confirmed tornadoes since Thursday morning.
Average tornadoes per month. (womb)
Not only is four significantly higher than the January average, but it is also already close to the statewide record of five January tornadoes set in 2023.
Tornado damage survey Thursday morning. (womb)
As of Thursday night, four tornadoes were reported, one EF-0 near Thunderbird Lake and three EF-1 in Shawnee, Shawnee Lake and Purcell. Purcell currently stands as our strongest hurricane. Here is the NWS’s official report after a day of damage survey:
public information statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
827 PM CST Thu Jan 8, 2026
…NWS damage survey for the 1/8/26 tornado event…
.Purcell Tornado…
Rating: EF1
Estimated maximum wind: 105 to 110 mph
Path length/statute/: 9.4 miles
Path width /max/: to be determined
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 01/08/2026
Start time: 07:24 AM CST
Start Location: 5 SW Purcell / McClain County / OK
Start Latitude/Longitude: 34.97/-97.44
Last Date: 01/08/2026
End time: 07:34 AM CST
Last Location: 2 NNE Lexington / Cleveland County / OK
End Latitude/Longitude: 35.05/-97.31
Survey Summary:
This tornado developed southwest of 180th Street and Ladd Road
Purcell’s and moved to the north-east. A house about 3 miles southwest
Purcell’s roof was removed. the tornado moved forward
Purcell caused roof damage to some homes and utility outages.
Pillars and trees. Purcell’s north-east exit
The tornado crossed the Canadian River into Cleveland County. One
Outbuildings north of Lexington were significantly damaged.
.Lake Thunderbird Tornado…
Rating: EF0
Estimated maximum wind: 80 to 85 mph
Path length/statute/: 1.8 miles
Path Width/Max: 50 yards
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 01/08/2026
Start time: 07:44 AM CST
Start Location: 1 NNW Lake Thunderbird Dam / Cleveland County / OK
Start Latitude/Longitude: 35.24/-97.23
Last Date: 01/08/2026
End time: 07:46 AM CST
Last Location: 3 N Lake Thunderbird Dam / Cleveland County / OK
End Latitude/Longitude: 35.26/-97.21
Survey Summary:
This tornado likely developed over Thunderbird Lake and moved
Trees were damaged southwest of 156th Avenue in Northeast
Northeast and Tecumseh Rd.
.Tornado near Shawnee Lakes…
Rating: EF1
Estimated maximum wind: 90 to 95 mph
Path length/statute/: 4 miles
Path width /max/: to be determined
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 01/08/2026
Start time: 07:52 AM CST
Start Location: 4 E Stella / Cleveland County / OK
Start Latitude/Longitude: 35.32/-97.14
Last Date: 01/08/2026
End time: 07:57 AM CST
Last Location: 3 NNW Bethel Acres / Pottawatomie County / OK
End Latitude/Longitude: 35.35/-97.09
Survey Summary:
This tornado developed just west of Cleveland-Potawatomie
The county line where trees and a flag pole were damaged. Tornado
Moved northeast into Pottawatomie County and damaged an outbuilding
And trees. The roofs of at least two additional homes were damaged.
Between the Shawnee Lakes.
.Shawnee Tornado…
Rating: EF1
Estimated maximum wind: 86 to 90 mph
Path length/statute/: 2.6 miles
Path width /max/: to be determined
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 01/08/2026
Start time: 08:06 AM CST
Start Location: 2 NNW Shawnee / Pottawatomie County / OK
Start Latitude/Longitude: 35.37/-96.94
Last Date: 01/08/2026
End time: 08:09 AM CST
Last Place: 3S Aydelotte/Potawatomie County/OK
End Latitude/Longitude: 35.40/-96.91
Survey Summary:
This tornado developed just north of Shawnee Regional Airport
Moved northeast, damaging some homes southwest of 45th
Street and Kickapoo Street. The tornado then crossed Interstate 40
and damaged the roof of a hotel and also damaged its business
Approached Harrison Street.
Thursday morning storm report. (womb)
Strong mesonet winds. (womb)
We also received several reports of high winds from the storms, including a peak wind gust of 88 mph at the Winona Mesonet site.
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