Destructive tornado injures people and rips roofs from buildings in Oklahoma

WorldEnvironment
24 Apr 2026 • 5:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A powerful tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
  • The confirmed twister ripped roofs from homes, felled power poles, and left behind totaled properties in the city of about 50,000 people.
  • Despite the extensive damage, authorities reported no immediate fatalities and only minor injuries hours after the tornado passed through.
  • Emergency responders conducted door-to-door checks in affected neighborhoods, and Vance Air Force Base was impacted, with officials assessing damage and personnel safety.
  • Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt urged prayers for the Enid community, acknowledging the severe impact of the tornado.

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