At least 10 injured, homes destroyed after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma: What we know

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Source: KOCO

At least 10 injured, homes destroyed after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma: What we know

Updated: 9:03 AM CDT Apr 24, 2026
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At least 10 people were injured, and several homes and structures were destroyed as long-tracked tornadoes moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday.

Authorities have not reported any deaths as of Friday morning. Below is what we know from the tornadoes that moved across Oklahoma on Thursday evening.

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Read more: https://www.koco.com/article/tornado-enid-braman-oklahoma-damage-video/71116783

[travelingthrulife]

1. At least Oklahoma is red enough to get FEMA assistance.

[Rebl2]

3. Does FEMA

even exist anymore?

[ananda]

5. I think it merged with DHS.

AFAIK, nobody and no state should count
on fed disaster assistance.

[Bengus81]

4. Yep...every County in that State went for Trump in 2024

[Fla Dem]

2. There has been a so many disasters this year, fires, floods and tornados.

Thankful I and my family and friends have not been affected.

Hope for all our DU family to stay safe.

[Aristus]

6. I guess they didn't pray hard enough...

n/t

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. US Air Force Base Shuts Down After Violent Tornado Leaves Catastrophic Damage

Hat tip, the folks who monitor milair frequencies

https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/mid-atlantic-and-beyond-milair-2026.495977/page-148#post-4285309

US Air Force Base Shuts Down After Violent Tornado Leaves Catastrophic Damage

By Josh Eyre
Apr 24, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT

Vance Air Force Base has been forced to shut down operations following a destructive tornado that struck the region, causing widespread damage to facilities and disrupting military training activities. News 9 Oklahoma City reported that the severe weather event occurred on Thursday, impacting personnel, facilities, and aircraft at the base. Officials confirmed that the closure is temporary but indefinite, as assessments and recovery efforts continue.

Located in Enid, the base serves as a key pilot training hub for the United States Air Force, making the disruption particularly significant. Initial reports suggest extensive structural damage across multiple sections of the installation, including hangars and support buildings. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately, and all personnel were accounted for, with no fatalities reported. The Air Force is now focused on damage evaluation, cleanup, and determining a timeline for resuming operations.

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