Multiple tornadoes reported across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas as severe storms impact southern Plains
Multiple tornadoes were reported across parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas on March 5, 2026, as severe thunderstorms moved across the southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) received at least seven tornado reports during the event, with storms causing localized damage and leaving more than 11 000 customers without power as of March 6, according to PowerOutage.US.
At least seven tornado reports, hail up to 57.2 mm (2.25 inches), and localized wind damage were recorded across the region during the event.
Severe thunderstorms moved across the southern Plains, producing multiple tornado reports across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) logged at least seven tornado reports across the three states. However, multiple other tornadoes have also been reported and await official confirmation.
Two tornado signatures were detected by radar in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, while another tornado report was received in Grant County. Around 795 customers were without power in Alfalfa County and 478 in Grant County as of March 6.
Large tornado earlier this evening between Jet and Nash as we brought it to you on @kfor produced again north of Nash and large multi vortex 10 west of Medford #okwx @MikeMorganKFOR @Aaron_Brackett @slaterweather @NWSNorman pic.twitter.com/0cuwSxZdMp
— Corey Inmon (@CoreyInmon) March 6, 2026
Grant County Emergency Management officials said a tornado damaged at least one home, leaving debris and damaged trees blocking roads. Power lines near Nash and Holly were also downed during the storms.
Pond Creek Emergency Management officials reported damage in Grant County, including downed power lines and trees obstructing roadways. Fairview Emergency Manager Danny Giager said reports indicated a tornado struck a home in the area, although only light damage was reported.
At least three tornado reports were received in Sumner County, Kansas. Storm observers described one tornado as a rope-shaped funnel and another as a cone-shaped tornado. Limited information was available for a third tornado reported about 12.9 km (8 miles) south of Milan.
Tornado sirens were activated in parts of the Wichita metropolitan area earlier in the evening. However, no active tornado warnings were in effect for Wichita or Sedgwick County as of 00:07 local time on March 6.
Here’s the multivortex tornado that crossed Highway 11 west of Medford. House took direct hit to the SW. #okwx @kfor @MikeMorganKFOR @Aaron_Brackett @slaterweather @NWSNorman pic.twitter.com/UHkIfnLxl5
— Corey Inmon (@CoreyInmon) March 6, 2026
At least one tornado was reported in Collingsworth County, Texas, after a storm chaser observed the twister west of Quail.
“We are tracking an area of rotation north of Wellington that is moving northeast at 56.3 km/h (35 mph). If you are in northeast Collingsworth County or southeast of Wheeler County, be mindful of these dangerous storms and take shelter!” the NWS office in Amarillo said.
The tornado reports occurred as part of a broader severe weather event affecting parts of the southern and central United States.
The storms also produced heavy rainfall, large hail, and damaging winds across several states.
More than 11 000 customers remained without power across Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma as of March 6, according to PowerOutage.US.
Hailstones measuring 25–50 mm (1–2 inches) were reported across the three states.
Hail measuring up to 57.2 mm (2.25 inches) was reported near Lakeview in Hall County, Texas. Hailstones of up to 50.8 mm (2 inches) were also reported across Oklahoma, including Dewey County, while hail measuring 25.4–44.5 mm (1–1.75 inches) was reported in multiple counties across Texas.
The same storm system also produced record rainfall in parts of North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where flooding submerged roads and a lightning strike triggered a structure fire.
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Rishav Kothari is Editor-in-Chief of The Watchers, where he runs the newsroom and covers earthquakes, volcanoes, severe weather and space weather.
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