Homes were destroyed as long-track tornadoes moved across northern Oklahoma. Below is what we know from the tornadoes that moved across Oklahoma on Thursday evening. Search-and-rescue efforts Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations in Garfield County after a tornado caused significant damage, particularly to the Gray Ridge neighborhood and Vance Air Force Base.>> Video Below: Garfield County sheriff provides update on tornado that destroyed homes Mike Honigsberg, with the city of Enid, said that Gray Ridge on the south side of Enid has been leveled. >> Video Below: Enid Mayor David Mason says some have been rescued from tornado debrisHe said it may not be until Friday until they know the extent of the damage. The sheriff said people were trapped in houses and maybe even some vehicles.Emergency crews are going door to door in the hardest-hit areas, checking on residents and searching for anyone trapped in debris.Enid Mayor David Mason said emergency crews made up from multiple agencies continue search and rescue operations Thursday night, focusing on specific quadrants of the city. >> Video Below: Enid mayor: All residents accounted for after destructive tornadoMason said so far, everyone had been accounted for during Thursday night’s searches and that currently only minor injuries had been reported.Once crews clear an area, there are crews with heavy equipment to help clear the tornado damaged areas of debris. Mason said people should avoid the area as crews continue to work to search and clear debris. Reported injuriesThe Garfield County emergency manager has reported at least 10 people were injured in the Gray Ridge neighborhood area in Enid. He said that they had minor injuries. No fatalities were reported as of 10:30 p.m. No injuries were reported in the areas of Braman and Newkirk following a tornado on Thursday afternoon. Honigsberg said he was aware of injuries with the storms but was unsure how many and how badly people were injured.Enid Mayor David Mason said some residents have been rescued from impacted areas. Damage reports in Enid areaThe Garfield County Sheriff reported that several homes were hit by the tornado. The Gray Ridge neighborhood has been reported as one of the hardest-hit areas. “I do know I’m hearing it’s heavily damaged. I have not personally seen it yet. We’re operating out of the command center here at the sheriff’s office right now. But I do know it’s heavily damaged right now. So we’ve got a lot of crews out there in that area,” Rink said.>> Video Below: Homes flattened by violent tornado south of EnidVance Air Force Base was hit, but Rink said that officials told him no one on base was injured. The Enid mayor told KOCO 5 that Vance Air Force Base sustained minor damage. “We were told by someone from Vance Air Force Base that they’re all OK out there, but they’re assessing the damage out there, too,” Rink said.>> Video Below: Video shows moment ‘twin tornadoes’ formed in northern Oklahoma Sheriff Rink urged the public to stay clear of the affected areas to allow emergency crews to work efficiently.Power lines were knocked down across Highway 81, going back to the east. >> Video Below: Vance Air Force Base releases statement on tornado recovery effortsDamage reported near BranamThe tornado in Kay County near Braman and Newkirk resulted in damage to one home. A barn was destroyed in the tornado, according to Kay County sheriff. No injuries were reported in Kay County. Assistance from the stateMason said he’s been in touch with Gov. Kevin Stitt, who said he wanted an update on the storm damage. Stitt said he would send anything the city needed after the damage.”Please join me in praying for the Enid community, which has been severely impacted by tonight’s tornado. I have spoken with Enid’s local leaders and will continue working with them as they assess the damage and identify needs,” Stitt said. “My prayers are with everyone on Vance Air Force Base and the surrounding neighborhood, and I am asking God to bring healing and comfort in the days ahead. As storms continue to move across Oklahoma tonight, I urge everyone to stay weather aware, follow local warnings, and take shelter immediately when directed.” >> Video Below: Enid residents tell KOCO they made it to safety despite home being damaged by tornadoA number of other state officials and lawmakers have reached out to talk with Mason after storms tracked through, including U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, who represents the area. Shelter for tornado victimsCrews with the Enid Public Transportation are shuttling people from damaged areas to an overnight shelter Thursday night.>> Video Below: Enid crews shuttling residents from hardest hit areas to overnight shelterThe shuttles were headed to the hardest hit areas of the city and residents will be taken to Oakwood Christian Church, located at 401 N Oakwood Road. The American Red Cross is responding after a tornado hit Enid. An evacuation shelter is currently open at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center, located at 111 W Purdue Avenue in Enid.You can call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), visit redcross.org or use the free Red Cross Emergency app to find aid near you. Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline for free if you need to talk to someone. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. >> Video Below: American Red Cross sets up shelter for Enid tornado victims KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team, led by Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, has been certified by WeatheRate as providing the Most Accurate Forecast in Oklahoma City for 13 consecutive years. This outstanding achievement underscores KOCO 5’s unwavering dedication to delivering reliable weather forecasts to viewers.
Homes were destroyed as long-track tornadoes moved across northern Oklahoma.
Below is what we know from the tornadoes that moved across Oklahoma on Thursday evening.
Search-and-rescue efforts
Emergency crews conducted search and rescue operations in Garfield County after a tornado caused significant damage, particularly to the Gray Ridge neighborhood and Vance Air Force Base.
>> Video Below: Garfield County sheriff provides update on tornado that destroyed homes
Mike Honigsberg, with the city of Enid, said that Gray Ridge on the south side of Enid has been leveled.
>> Video Below: Enid Mayor David Mason says some have been rescued from tornado debris
He said it may not be until Friday until they know the extent of the damage.
The sheriff said people were trapped in houses and maybe even some vehicles.
Emergency crews are going door to door in the hardest-hit areas, checking on residents and searching for anyone trapped in debris.
Enid Mayor David Mason said emergency crews made up from multiple agencies continue search and rescue operations Thursday night, focusing on specific quadrants of the city.
>> Video Below: Enid mayor: All residents accounted for after destructive tornado
Mason said so far, everyone had been accounted for during Thursday night’s searches and that currently only minor injuries had been reported.
Once crews clear an area, there are crews with heavy equipment to help clear the tornado damaged areas of debris.
Mason said people should avoid the area as crews continue to work to search and clear debris.
Reported injuries
The Garfield County emergency manager has reported at least 10 people were injured in the Gray Ridge neighborhood area in Enid. He said that they had minor injuries.
No fatalities were reported as of 10:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported in the areas of Braman and Newkirk following a tornado on Thursday afternoon.
Honigsberg said he was aware of injuries with the storms but was unsure how many and how badly people were injured.
Enid Mayor David Mason said some residents have been rescued from impacted areas.
Damage reports in Enid area
The Garfield County Sheriff reported that several homes were hit by the tornado. The Gray Ridge neighborhood has been reported as one of the hardest-hit areas.
“I do know I’m hearing it’s heavily damaged. I have not personally seen it yet. We’re operating out of the command center here at the sheriff’s office right now. But I do know it’s heavily damaged right now. So we’ve got a lot of crews out there in that area,” Rink said.
>> Video Below: Homes flattened by violent tornado south of Enid
Vance Air Force Base was hit, but Rink said that officials told him no one on base was injured. The Enid mayor told KOCO 5 that Vance Air Force Base sustained minor damage.
“We were told by someone from Vance Air Force Base that they’re all OK out there, but they’re assessing the damage out there, too,” Rink said.
>> Video Below: Video shows moment ‘twin tornadoes’ formed in northern Oklahoma
Sheriff Rink urged the public to stay clear of the affected areas to allow emergency crews to work efficiently.
Power lines were knocked down across Highway 81, going back to the east.
>> Video Below: Vance Air Force Base releases statement on tornado recovery efforts
Damage reported near Branam
The tornado in Kay County near Braman and Newkirk resulted in damage to one home. A barn was destroyed in the tornado, according to Kay County sheriff.
No injuries were reported in Kay County.
Assistance from the state
Mason said he’s been in touch with Gov. Kevin Stitt, who said he wanted an update on the storm damage.
Stitt said he would send anything the city needed after the damage.
“Please join me in praying for the Enid community, which has been severely impacted by tonight’s tornado. I have spoken with Enid’s local leaders and will continue working with them as they assess the damage and identify needs,” Stitt said. “My prayers are with everyone on Vance Air Force Base and the surrounding neighborhood, and I am asking God to bring healing and comfort in the days ahead. As storms continue to move across Oklahoma tonight, I urge everyone to stay weather aware, follow local warnings, and take shelter immediately when directed.”
>> Video Below: Enid residents tell KOCO they made it to safety despite home being damaged by tornado
A number of other state officials and lawmakers have reached out to talk with Mason after storms tracked through, including U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, who represents the area.
Shelter for tornado victims
Crews with the Enid Public Transportation are shuttling people from damaged areas to an overnight shelter Thursday night.
>> Video Below: Enid crews shuttling residents from hardest hit areas to overnight shelter
The shuttles were headed to the hardest hit areas of the city and residents will be taken to Oakwood Christian Church, located at 401 N Oakwood Road.
The American Red Cross is responding after a tornado hit Enid. An evacuation shelter is currently open at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center, located at 111 W Purdue Avenue in Enid.
You can call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), visit redcross.org or use the free Red Cross Emergency app to find aid near you. Contact the Disaster Distress Helpline for free if you need to talk to someone. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
>> Video Below: American Red Cross sets up shelter for Enid tornado victims
KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team, led by Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane, has been certified by WeatheRate as providing the Most Accurate Forecast in Oklahoma City for 13 consecutive years. This outstanding achievement underscores KOCO 5’s unwavering dedication to delivering reliable weather forecasts to viewers.