Oklahoma tornados rip across state - as life-threatening storms tear up homes, down power, and flip cars
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma tornados rip across state - as life-threatening storms tear up homes, down power, and flip cars

Daily Mail  

Multiple tornadoes touched down in central and southern Oklahoma after midnight on Sunday, ripping the siding off homes, flipping cars and downing power lines. A home in southeastern Oklahoma City is completely destroyed in the aftermath This home is near SE 89th & Sooner Rd, where five of the six reported injuries occurred In the same area, a pickup truck was seen flipped into someone's yard Daniel and Cherry Haggard revealed they were awoken by loud noises and objects breaking their windows during the life-threatening weather front. He said most of his possessions are totaled So far, there have been at least six reported injuries, all of them non-life-threatening, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department KFOR's Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan said there could have been up to seven tornados, with other outlets reporting the number was as low as three or as high as 13. Amateur video shot by a citizen shows the extensive damage to Newcastle Elementary School, which borders Oklahoma City to its southeast Home video shows the heavy rain hitting Oklahoma during the tornados and storms early Sunday morning There are over 50,000 Oklahomans that remain without electricity as of publishing, according to PowerOutage.us. Amateur video shot by a citizen also showed the extensive damage to Newcastle Elementary School, which borders Oklahoma City to its southeast.

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Tornadoes rip through US leaving 27 dead; Missouri, Texas, Kansas hit hardest
1 week, 4 days ago

Tornadoes rip through US leaving 27 dead; Missouri, Texas, Kansas hit hardest

India Today  

At least 27 people died and dozens more injured on Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms swept across the central United States, officials said. Eight people died in Kansas in a crash involving more than 50 vehicles, caused by low visibility during a "severe dust storm," local police reported. State police also reported downed trees and power lines, as well …

Oklahoma braces for more severe weather after tornadoes leave thousands without power
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma braces for more severe weather after tornadoes leave thousands without power

The Independent  

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Oklahoma tornadoes: Sirens sound again in Oklahoma City as another tornado threat targets the area and the South
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma tornadoes: Sirens sound again in Oklahoma City as another tornado threat targets the area and the South

CNN  

CNN — Severe thunderstorms and flooding rainfall are pounding a large portion of the central and southern United States Monday, including areas still recovering from destructive storms over the weekend. Tornado sirens sounded again Monday morning in Oklahoma City, after the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning. Oklahoma City Public Schools canceled a planned professional learning day for staff …

Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 11 people and leave thousands without power
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 11 people and leave thousands without power

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Severe storms and tornadoes …

Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 6 people and leave tens of thousands without power
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 6 people and leave tens of thousands without power

LA Times  

This image taken from video provided by KOCO shows damage caused by a tornado in a neighborhood near 89th and S. Sooner Road in North Moore, Okla., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving about 86,000 homes and businesses without …

Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power

NPR  

Severe storms hit Oklahoma, injuring at least 11 and leaving thousands without power toggle caption KOCO/AP OKLAHOMA CITY — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Very large trees blocking roadways.” Oklahoma City Fire Department …

US: Tornadoes Rip Through Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas; at least 15 Dead
10 months ago

US: Tornadoes Rip Through Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas; at least 15 Dead

Deccan Chronicle  

Houston: At least 15 people, including two kids, have died as powerful storms ravaged the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas in the central US, destroying homes and plunging thousands into darkness amid rising temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend. Seven fatalities were reported in Cooke County, Texas, near the Oklahoma border, where a tornado Saturday night ripped through a …

US Tornado news: Severe storms cause massive destructions in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas; at least 15 dead
10 months ago

US Tornado news: Severe storms cause massive destructions in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas; at least 15 dead

Live Mint  

At least 15 people, including two kids, have died as powerful storms ravaged the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas in the central US, destroying homes and plunging thousands into darkness amid rising temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend. Seven fatalities were reported in Cooke County, Texas, near the Oklahoma border, where a tornado Saturday night ripped through a rural …

US: Deadly weather kills 18 including children as tornadoes hit multiple states I Watch drone view
10 months ago

US: Deadly weather kills 18 including children as tornadoes hit multiple states I Watch drone view

India TV News  

At least 18 people, including two children, have been killed in powerful storms that ravaged the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas in the central US, destroying homes and plunging thousands into darkness amid rising temperatures. Seven fatalities were reported in Cooke County in Texas, near the Oklahoma border, where a tornado on Saturday night ripped through a rural area …

After Oklahoma, severe storms and deadly tornadoes strike American Midwest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After Oklahoma, severe storms and deadly tornadoes strike American Midwest

Hindustan Times  

Severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes throughout the region a day after a deadly twister ripped through a small Oklahoma town and killed at least one person. Tornadoes wreak havoc across Central US The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has cited more than a dozen reports of tornadoes …

Oklahoma weather alert: Tornadoes wreak havoc in multiple states, 1 dead amid powerful storms
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma weather alert: Tornadoes wreak havoc in multiple states, 1 dead amid powerful storms

Hindustan Times  

A tornado destroyed homes, forced the evacuation of a nursing home and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small Oklahoma town, one of several twisters that erupted in the central United States amid a series of powerful storms that stretched into Tuesday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center cited 17 reports of tornadoes from Monday …

After deadly Oklahoma tornado, storms bring twisters to the Midwest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After deadly Oklahoma tornado, storms bring twisters to the Midwest

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes throughout the region a day after a deadly twister ripped through a small Oklahoma town and killed at least one person. But FedEx spokesperson Shannon Davis said late Tuesday that “all team members are safe and accounted for.” Meanwhile, entire homes …

Tornadoes spotted in Oklahoma as hail pelts Kansas. Forecasts warn more is to come
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tornadoes spotted in Oklahoma as hail pelts Kansas. Forecasts warn more is to come

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma and large hail pelted parts of Kansas as an outbreak of dangerous storms brought the possibility of strong twisters staying on the ground for many miles. “You can’t rely on waiting to see tornadoes before sheltering tonight,” the National Weather Service said. Other tornadoes had been spotted earlier in …

1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas

Associated Press  

WESTMORELAND, Kan. — One person died Tuesday when a tornado ripped through the small city of Westmoreland in northeastern Kansas, destroying houses, RVs and outbuildings, authorities said. Pottawatomie County officials said on Facebook that a tornado struck the city of about 700 people Tuesday evening, destroying 22 homes, three RVs and five outbuildings and damaging another 13 homes and one …

Massive storms roll across Gulf coast after deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma: Live updates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive storms roll across Gulf coast after deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close ‘Just devastating’: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt speaks after tornadoes rip through state Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The …

Tornadoes Kill 4 In Oklahoma, Leaving Trail Of Destruction And Thousands Without Power
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tornadoes Kill 4 In Oklahoma, Leaving Trail Of Destruction And Thousands Without Power

Huff Post  

A car lies knocked over on its side after a tornado tore through Sulphur, Okla., on April 28, 2024. AP Photo/Ken Miller SULPHUR, Okla. — Tornadoes killed four people in Oklahoma, including an infant, and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured at least …

Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes wreak havoc in US state, leaving 4 dead, thousands without power
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes wreak havoc in US state, leaving 4 dead, thousands without power

Hindustan Times  

Tornadoes killed four people in Oklahoma, including an infant, and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured at least 100 people across the state. In Oklahoma, authorities said the tornado in Sulphur began in a city park before barreling through the downtown, flipping cars …

Deadly tornadoes kill four, including child as they rip through Oklahoma
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly tornadoes kill four, including child as they rip through Oklahoma

The Independent  

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Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Associated Press  

SULPHUR, Okla. — When a monster nighttime tornado came roaring into the southern Oklahoma town of Sulphur, Sheila Hilliard Goodman, a grandmother and casino worker, hunkered down inside Raina’s Sport Lounge with about 30 other customers in the popular downtown hangout. At least 22 tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma, the most powerful of which ripped through Holdenville, Marietta and Sulphur, …

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

The Independent  

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Watch: Massive destruction seen due to tornado in Sulphur, Oklahoma; at least 4 killed
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Massive destruction seen due to tornado in Sulphur, Oklahoma; at least 4 killed

Live Mint  

Tornadoes in Oklahoma killed four people, including an infant, and left thousands without power on Sunday following a severe tornado outbreak that devastated parts of the state. “It seems like every business downtown has been destroyed.” More than 20,000 people were still without electricity hours after the tornadoes began late Saturday night. Stitt remarked that this was “definitely the most …

At least four dead in US after dozens of tornadoes rip through Oklahoma
10 months, 3 weeks ago

At least four dead in US after dozens of tornadoes rip through Oklahoma

Al Jazeera  

Hospitals across the state reported about 100 injuries, including people apparently struck by debris. At least four people were killed and dozens more injured after multiple tornadoes wreaked havoc in the central state of Oklahoma in the United States. “It seems like every business downtown has been destroyed.” A four-month-old baby was among the dead, Hughes County Emergency Management Director …

Oklahoma tornado outbreak triggers emergency shelter calls as severe weather threatens central US
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma tornado outbreak triggers emergency shelter calls as severe weather threatens central US

Hindustan Times  

A dangerous weather system unleashed its fury upon Oklahoma today, triggering a devastating tornado outbreak. Nebraska and Iowa hit hard, while Oklahoma faces a dangerous tornado outbreak Tornadoes pummel Oklahoma According to officials, major damage was reported in Sulphur, Ardmore, and near Holdenville, with minor damage reported in Oklahoma City. 47 million people at risk as Tornado his Central US …

Oklahoma governor declares state of emergency for 12 tornado-battered counties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma governor declares state of emergency for 12 tornado-battered counties

LA Times  

Sean Thomas Sledd salvages items from his room Sunday, the morning after it was hit by a tornado, in Sulphur, Okla. Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma have flattened buildings across one rural town, killing at least four people, causing widespread power outages and leaving a trail of destruction, Gov. In Oklahoma, a tornado ripped through Holdenville, a town of about …

Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs
11 months ago

Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs

Associated Press  

— A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, damaging hundreds of homes and other structures as it tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Crews went to the “hardest hit area” and had a plan to search anywhere someone could be trapped, Omaha Fire Chief Kathy Bossman said. When we came up our fence was gone and …

At Least 2 Dead In Fierce Storm That Damaged Homes And Businesses In 3 States
1 year ago

At Least 2 Dead In Fierce Storm That Damaged Homes And Businesses In 3 States

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WINCHESTER, Ind. “There’s a lot that we don’t know yet.” Earlier in the night, state police said they were investigating reports of deaths but at the news conference Carter said there were “no known fatalities.” State officials called on Indiana Task Force One to help with search efforts in Winchester, a town of 4,700 people located nearly …

Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in the central US
1 year ago

Severe storms with tornadoes kill at least 3 in the central US

Associated Press  

Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, damaging homes and businesses and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said. A high school in Winchester had electricity and was open for people who “need somewhere warm and dry.” In Ohio’s Logan County, a suspected tornado tore through the villages of …

United States: Multiple tornadoes in Texas town kill 3, cause massive damage, power outages
1 year, 9 months ago

United States: Multiple tornadoes in Texas town kill 3, cause massive damage, power outages

India TV News  

Texas tornadoes : In a news of great concern for citizens of the Rolling Plains in the US state of Texas, multiple tornadoes, produced by a series of powerful storms, have killed at least three persons and caused massive damage in Matador town on Wednesday evening. The South Plains Electric Cooperative informed that the tornadoes caused widespread power outages across …

3 dead as severe storms and tornadoes sweep through central U.S.
1 year, 11 months ago

3 dead as severe storms and tornadoes sweep through central U.S.

LA Times  

Strong storms that included tornadoes, winds and hail moved through parts of the central U.S. on Wednesday, causing fatalities and destroying homes. Tornadoes plowed through Oklahoma on Wednesday night during another deadly spring storm in the U.S., killing at least three people and damaging dozens of homes in a rural town. Stitt also visited Cole, a small town south of …

Suspected tornado rips through Kansas, causes severe damage
2 years, 10 months ago

Suspected tornado rips through Kansas, causes severe damage

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A suspected tornado that …

5 killed as tornado hits Oklahoma, Texas
4 years, 11 months ago

5 killed as tornado hits Oklahoma, Texas

India TV News  

At least five people were killed and more than a dozen injured as tornadoes hit the US states of Oklahoma and Texas, according to officials. A tornado touched down in Marshall County near Oklahoma's border with Texas on Wednesday evening, leaving two people dead and another person in critical condition at a hospital, local media reported, quoting Robert Chaney, the …

Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured
5 years, 9 months ago

Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured

NPR  

Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured Enlarge this image toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Charlie Riedel/AP At least 12 people were injured in a massive rain-wrapped tornado that touched down to the west of Kansas City, Kan., on Tuesday. Enlarge this image toggle caption Colin E. Braley/AP Colin E. Braley/AP In Lawrence, the police department said …

Two killed, several injured after tornado rips through Oklahoma
5 years, 10 months ago

Two killed, several injured after tornado rips through Oklahoma

India TV News  

At least two people were killed and several others injured when a tornado tore slammed into the US state of Oklahoma. "It's been a serious, serious event here," El Reno Matt White said in a press conference on Sunday. Search and rescue teams are still combing through the rubble left behind after the tornado hit the city on Saturday, Efe …

2 killed by tornado in Oklahoma, mayor says
5 years, 10 months ago

2 killed by tornado in Oklahoma, mayor says

CBS News  

El Reno— A tornado killed at least two people as it destroyed a motel, roared through a nearby mobile home park and caused other significant damage in the Oklahoma City area, officials said Sunday. The twister tore through El Reno, a city just west of Oklahoma City, on Saturday night as a powerful storm system rolled through the state, Rick …

Alabama tornado: Devastating weather kills at least 23 including children as storm destroys homes
6 years ago

Alabama tornado: Devastating weather kills at least 23 including children as storm destroys homes

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 23 people …

Residents take stock after night of tornadoes in central US
7 years, 10 months ago

Residents take stock after night of tornadoes in central US

Associated Press  

ELK CITY, Okla. — Residents of an Oklahoma subdivision and a Wisconsin trailer park that were leveled by deadly tornadoes sifted through what remained of their homes and possessions Wednesday, even as forecasters warned of another round of powerful storms on the horizon. “I was one of those people who thought, ‘Ah, it won’t happen to me.’ But never again.” …

Tornado damages or destroys hundreds of homes in Missouri town
10 years, 10 months ago

Tornado damages or destroys hundreds of homes in Missouri town

Raw Story  

A tornado destroyed or damaged 200 to 300 homes in a small town east of Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday but caused no injuries, officials reported. The tornado touched down in Orrick, Missouri, at 5:45 p.m., damaging a school and a Baptist church, said Collin Stosberg, public information officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Stosberg said police who saw …

Violent tornadoes kill at least 5 in US Midwest, dozens injured
11 years, 4 months ago

Violent tornadoes kill at least 5 in US Midwest, dozens injured

Live Mint  

Chicago: At least five people were killed and dozens more hurt as severe storms and violent tornadoes battered the US Midwest on Sunday, and officials warned the toll would rise. Illinois Emergency Management Agency chief Jonathon Monken told CNN at leave five people had been killed—including two in the far southern tip of the state and one in Washington—as he …

Clean up efforts continue after tornados sweep across US Midwest
11 years, 9 months ago

Clean up efforts continue after tornados sweep across US Midwest

India TV News  

Oklahoma, Jun 2: Residents of the US states of Oklahoma and Missouri were piecing their lives back together on Saturday after severe weather ravaged the area overnight. At least nine people died in the Oklahoma City area following violent tornadoes and thunderstorms.The state Medical Examiner's Office said nine fatalities have been confirmed, including two children.Hospital officials said more than 100 …

Oklahoma hit by more tornadoes, 5 dead
11 years, 9 months ago

Oklahoma hit by more tornadoes, 5 dead

The Hindu  

The U.S. city hit by a deadly tornado less than two weeks ago was slammed again, and the Oklahoma medical examiner’s office said five people were killed. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a mother and baby were among the dead, and emergency officials said reports of injuries were “widespread.” Tornadoes hit Oklahoma City on Friday evening, smashing vehicles along a …

Devastating Oklahoma tornado kills 24
11 years, 10 months ago

Devastating Oklahoma tornado kills 24

The Hindu  

A tornado that ripped through Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Monday afternoon left at least 24 dead, including nine children, and a trail of destruction that some survivors compared to a “war zone”. And among the victims were young children, trying to take shelter in the safest place they knew — their school.” He added that he …

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City
11 years, 10 months ago

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City

NPR  

Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City Enlarge this image toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP Sue Ogrocki/AP A massive tornado ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, Monday afternoon, killing at least 51 people, according to the state medical examiner's office. Update at 6:13 p.m. At Least An EF-4: The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, reports: "Preliminary Rating …

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