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Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging homes and shutting down roads
Emergency crews rescued trapped residents as officials reported damage across homes, power lines and base facilities, with at least 10 people injured.
- On Thursday, a massive tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, leveling homes and damaging Vance Air Force Base near the city of about 50,000 people. Emergency crews launched search and rescue operations after at least 10 people sustained injuries.
- The destructive long-track tornado remained on the ground for nearly 40 minutes, devastating the Gray Ridge neighborhood on Enid's south side. First responders conducted door-to-door searches in this hard-hit area to locate residents trapped in debris.
- While the base sustained minor damage to fencing and signage, officials confirmed no fatalities and only minor injuries hours after the tornado passed. The facility remains closed until further notice due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts.
- Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt coordinated with local leaders to assess damage and identify recovery needs. Displaced residents can seek shelter and assistance at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center at 111 West Perdue Ave in Enid.
- The National Weather Service warns that strong to severe thunderstorms, including large hail and damaging winds, are expected to develop Saturday across the Enid area. Residents should remain weather-aware as recovery efforts continue throughout northern Oklahoma.
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Tornadoes tear through Oklahoma, injuring at least 10; Vance Air Force Base shut down
Powerful tornadoes ripped through north-central Oklahoma late Thursday, injuring at least 10 people, flattening dozens of homes and forcing Vance Air Force Base to close as damage assessments continued Friday morning.
Video. Powerful tornado tears across Oklahoma
Video. A powerful tornado struck Oklahoma damaging homes, downing power lines, and blocking roads. The storm hit near Enid and surrounding areas, prompting emergency responses. No fatalities were reported, with only minor injuries confirmed so far.
Tornado Hits Air Force Base in Oklahoma
Northern Oklahoma woke Friday to flattened homes, a damaged Air Force base, and a count of at least 10 injured after tornadoes tore through the region overnight. The worst destruction was reported in Enid's Gray Ridge neighborhood, which local officials said suffered major damage, and at nearby Vance Air Force...
Violent Tornado SLAMS Vance Air Force Base — Homes Flattened, Military Installation Impacted | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
A powerful and destructive tornado tore through northern Oklahoma late Thursday, striking near and impacting Vance Air Force Base in Enid, leaving a trail of devastation that has shaken both local residents and military personnel.
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