Severe Weather Across The U.S. During The Past 24 Hours. Tornado in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Large Hail & Wind Damage

Storm Reports Received From The SPC 12Z Tuesday-12Z Wednesday

Severe Weather Report: United States, June 3–4, 2025

This report summarizes severe weather events across the United States over the past 24 hours, based on data from tornado, hail, and wind reports provided by the National Weather Service and other sources. The period saw significant severe weather activity, including one confirmed tornado, multiple hail events, and widespread damaging winds, primarily affecting the Midwest, Great Plains, Southwest, and parts of the Southeast.

Tornado Activity

A single tornado was reported in the past 24 hours:

• Location: 4 SE Newcastle, McClain County, OK

• Time: 2204 CDT (June 3, 2025)

• Details: A tornado was confirmed via a Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) observed by the KTLX radar. No additional details on damage or intensity were provided in the report. This event indicates a brief but potentially impactful tornado in central Oklahoma.

  
  

Hail Events

Hail was reported across multiple states, with sizes ranging from quarter-sized (1.00 inch) to golf ball-sized (1.75 inches). Below is a summary of the 18 reported hail events:

• Geographic Distribution:

  • Oklahoma: 7 reports (McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Clay counties)

  • Kansas: 2 reports (Butler, Sedgwick counties)

  • Texas: 3 reports (Archer, Parker, Coryell counties)

  • Missouri: 1 report (Benton County)

  • Nevada: 3 reports (Clark County)

  • New Mexico: 1 report (San Juan County)

• Notable Events:

  • Largest Hail: 1.75-inch (golf ball-sized) hail reported 3 SSW Lake Arrowhead, Clay County, TX, at 2356 CDT.

  • Most Intense Cluster: Central Oklahoma (McClain and Cleveland counties) saw multiple reports of quarter-sized to half dollar-sized (1.25 inches) hail between 2048 and 2248 CDT, indicating a concentrated severe thunderstorm event.

  • Unusual Location: Three reports of quarter-sized hail in Clark County, NV (near Las Vegas), between 2207 and 2245 CDT, which is less common for the region but consistent with strong thunderstorm activity.

• Comments:

  • Most hail reports were quarter-sized (1.00 inch), with sizes reported via mPING (crowdsourced weather reporting) or trained spotters.

  • The hail events were associated with strong thunderstorms, with some reports correcting earlier submissions (e.g., Newcastle, OK, hail size corrected to 1.25 inches).

    
    

Wind Events

Damaging winds were the most widespread severe weather phenomenon, with 84 reports across multiple states. These events included downed trees, power lines, and structural damage, with wind gusts ranging from 58 to 81 mph.

• Geographic Distribution:

  • Missouri: 33 reports (Jackson, Clay, Saline, Pettis, Cooper, and others)

  • Oklahoma: 13 reports (Beckham, Washita, Kingfisher, Grady, Cotton, others)

  • Illinois: 9 reports (Winnebago, McHenry, Rock Island, Whiteside, Warren)

  • Iowa: 8 reports (Lee, Des Moines, Louisa, Muscatine, others)

  • Kansas: 10 reports (Franklin, Miami, Leavenworth, Johnson, Wyandotte)

  • Texas: 7 reports (Wichita, Archer, Clay, Denton, others)

  • Nevada: 3 reports (Nye County)

  • Wisconsin: 3 reports (Walworth, Kenosha)

  • Florida: 3 reports (St. Johns, Wakulla)

• Notable Events:

  • Highest Wind Gust: 81 mph at Burlington Regional Airport, Des Moines County, IA, at 2325 CDT.

  • Significant Damage:

    • Missouri: Widespread tree and power line damage in Jackson, Saline, and Pettis counties, with reports of trees falling on vehicles, homes, and roads (e.g., Sedalia, Marshall, Slater). A semi-truck was blown over near I-435 in Raytown, Jackson County, at 1926 CDT.

    • Iowa: Two train derailments near New Boston, Lee County, at 2251–2252 CDT, with 30 cars derailed in one incident. Widespread tree damage was reported in Fort Madison.

    • Oklahoma: A possible tornado was noted near Hennepin, Garvin County, at 2240 CDT, with significant tree and structural damage to a garage and outbuildings.

    • Texas: Roof damage to buildings in Krum, Denton County, at 0231–0235 CDT, and power poles snapped in Rock Island County, IL, at 0028 CDT.

    • Florida: Trees fell onto Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, blocking lanes at 1850 CDT.

• Wind Gust Highlights:

  • 76 mph: 3 S Altus, Jackson County, OK, at 2020 CDT.

  • 75 mph: 1 NE Holliday, Archer County, TX, at 2205 CDT.

  • 73 mph: 14 NW Mercury, Nye County, NV, at 0100 CDT.

  • 68 mph: Multiple locations, including 2 NNW Smithville, Clay County, MO, and 2 NE Okarche, Kingfisher County, OK.

• Comments:

  • Many wind reports were associated with downed trees and power lines, causing widespread power outages. Social media and mPING reports supplemented official observations, particularly in Missouri and Iowa.

  • Some events suggested possible tornadoes (e.g., Hennepin, OK; Coyne Center, IL), but only the Newcastle, OK, event was confirmed as a tornado.

  • Wind damage was often radar-estimated for timing, indicating rapid storm movement and widespread impacts.

    
    

Regional Summary

1. Midwest (MO, IL, IA, WI):

   • Missouri experienced the highest concentration of wind damage, particularly in Jackson, Saline, and Pettis counties, with trees, power lines, and structures affected. Hail was less prevalent but occurred in Benton County.

   • Iowa saw significant wind damage, including train derailments and widespread tree damage in Lee County. The 81 mph gust in Des Moines County was the highest recorded.

   • Illinois and Wisconsin reported tree and power line damage, with gusts up to 65 mph in McHenry County, IL, and 59 mph in Kenosha, WI.

2. Great Plains (OK, KS, TX):

   • Oklahoma was a focal point for severe weather, with one confirmed tornado, multiple hail events (up to 1.25 inches), and significant wind damage (up to 76 mph). Central Oklahoma (McClain, Cleveland counties) was particularly hard-hit.

   • Kansas saw hail and wind damage, with gusts up to 65 mph and downed trees in multiple counties.

   • Texas reported hail up to 1.75 inches and wind damage, including structural impacts in Denton County and power pole damage in Archer County.

3. Southwest (NV, NM):

   • Nevada had unusual hail activity in Clark County (Las Vegas area) and strong wind gusts (up to 73 mph) in Nye County.

   • New Mexico reported one quarter-sized hail event in San Juan County.

4. Southeast (FL):

   • Florida experienced minor wind damage, with trees falling onto roads and causing power outages in Wakulla and St. Johns counties.

     
     

Analysis and Impacts

• Storm Characteristics: The severe weather was driven by strong thunderstorms, associated with a frontal system and unstable air mass moving through the central U.S. The combination of hail, high winds, and one confirmed tornado suggests supercell and squall line activity, particularly in Oklahoma and Missouri.

  
  

• Impacts:

  • Infrastructure: Widespread power outages were reported due to downed power lines and poles, especially in Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma. Train derailments in Iowa and a semi-truck incident in Missouri highlight transportation disruptions.

  • Property Damage: Trees falling on homes, vehicles, and roads were common, with structural damage reported in Texas (Krum) and Oklahoma (Hennepin).

  • Safety: No injuries were explicitly reported, but the nature of the damage (e.g., trees on houses, derailed trains) indicates potential risks to public safety.

    
    

• Data Sources: Reports were compiled from NWS offices, mPING, social media, trained spotters, and media relays, ensuring a robust dataset. Radar-estimated times were critical for areas with limited direct observations.

  
  

Conclusion

The past 24 hours saw a significant severe weather outbreak across the U.S., with Oklahoma, Missouri, and Iowa being the most affected. A single tornado in Oklahoma, widespread hail (up to 1.75 inches), and damaging winds (up to 81 mph) caused considerable disruption, including power outages, tree damage, and transportation impacts.