Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, ripping roofs off buildings and shutting down roads
Published on April 24, 2026.
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma has destroyed buildings, destroyed power poles, and caused minor injuries in a rural community near Vance Air Force Base. The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear. There are no immediate reports of fatalities or significant injuries. The base is currently conducting accountability procedures to ensure all personnel are safe and accounted for.
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