At least 10 people were injured, and several homes and structures were destroyed as long-tracked tornadoes moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday. >> Open the video player above to watch KOCO 5 News at 9 a.m.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. 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 early Friday morning. Video Below: Multiple people injured, no deaths reported after tornadoes hit northern OklahomaNo 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. Oklahoma Tornado Damage Oklahoma Emergency Management officials say approximately 40 homes sustained some level of damage after a large tornado hit Enid late Thursday. On Friday, state officials released a situation update stating that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Emergency Response Team reported approximately 40 homes with some level of damage in Enid. Sky 5 flew over the scene after daybreak, showing numerous homes destroyed in a neighborhood not far from Vance Air Force Base. KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder and Sky 5 Pilot Chase Rutledge said the damage indicates an EF-4 or EF-5 tornado hit the area, but the National Weather Service will determine an official rating after surveying the area. At least 10 injuries have been reported, but there have not been any fatalities as of Friday morning. The severity of the injuries is unknown.Multiple large tornadoes were reported as severe storms moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday. Video Below: Buildings in Enid leveled after destructive tornado hitsOEM officials also said emergency managers in Kay County reported power outages and damaged barns in Blackwell and Braman. Newkirk also experienced minor wind damage and road flooding. Pawnee County Emergency Management also reported flood damage on Highway 18 north of 5500 Road and south of U.S. 412. Damage assessment, debris cleanup, and power restoration efforts are underway. Vance Air Force Base ClosureVance Air Force Base in Enid is closed, and only essential personnel are allowed on base as they work to restore power and water after a destructive tornado hit Thursday night. Authorities said people who are impacted by the storm can go to a Red Cross shelter at Chisholm Trail Expo Center, which is located at 111 W Purdue Ave.Officials at Vance Air Force Base released an initial statement Thursday night and provided updates Friday morning. Below are their statements. Thursday Night StatementEarlier this evening, a tornado impacted Vance Air Force Base. We are currently conducting accountability procedures to ensure all personnel are safe and accounted for. Base leadership is assessing the installation to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the safety of facilities and infrastructure.We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Video Below: Vance Air Force Base closed until further notice following destructive tornadoFriday 4 a.m. UpdateTeam Vance,Due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts, Vance Air Force Base is closed until further notice.Only mission essential personnel required to support critical operations and restoration of base utilities should report for duty. All other personnel should remain at home and monitor official base communication channels for updates and reporting instructions.Those impacted by the tornado can go to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center at 111 West Perdue Ave, Enid, OK for shelter and additional assistance.The safety of our Airmen, families, and community remains our top priority. Additional guidance will be provided as conditions improve and normal operations resume.Friday 7:30 a.m. UpdateTeam Vance,As of 0730, all Vance AFB-assigned personnel have been accounted for and there are no reported injuries. Base leadership is conducting damage assessments across the installation and working to ensure the safety and integrity of facilities and infrastructure.The Vance Fitness Center will open at 0900 for all base personnel requiring assistance.Childcare will be provided for mission-essential responders. For support, please contact Ms. Joyce Wilkinson at 803-847-8999.We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The safety and well-being of our members and families remains our top priority.Damage 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. Video Below: Red Cross sets up shelters after tornadoes hit Oklahoma; how you can helpHow to Help through the Red CrossKOCO 5 has partnered with the American Red Cross to help those impacted by disasters across Oklahoma. Those looking to make a donation to help with disaster relief efforts across Oklahoma can do so here.The minimum amount for online donations is $10. Those looking to help can also donate by mail or by calling 1-800-435-7669. All donations are tax deductible.If any of you know of anyone in need of disaster assistance, please have them call 1-800-Red-Cross or use this link to find a local shelter: Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross.Where is Enid, Oklahoma? Enid, which is the ninth-largest city in Oklahoma, is located in Garfield County the northern part of the state. It is roughly 85 miles north of Oklahoma City. More Oklahoma tornado coverage 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 14 consecutive years. This outstanding achievement underscores KOCO 5’s unwavering dedication to delivering reliable weather forecasts to viewers.

At least 10 people were injured, and several homes and structures were destroyed as long-tracked tornadoes moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday.

>> Open the video player above to watch KOCO 5 News at 9 a.m.

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.

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 early Friday morning.

Video Below: Multiple people injured, no deaths reported after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma

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.

Oklahoma Tornado Damage

Oklahoma Emergency Management officials say approximately 40 homes sustained some level of damage after a large tornado hit Enid late Thursday.

On Friday, state officials released a situation update stating that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Emergency Response Team reported approximately 40 homes with some level of damage in Enid. Sky 5 flew over the scene after daybreak, showing numerous homes destroyed in a neighborhood not far from Vance Air Force Base.

KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder and Sky 5 Pilot Chase Rutledge said the damage indicates an EF-4 or EF-5 tornado hit the area, but the National Weather Service will determine an official rating after surveying the area.

At least 10 injuries have been reported, but there have not been any fatalities as of Friday morning. The severity of the injuries is unknown.

Multiple large tornadoes were reported as severe storms moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday.

Video Below: Buildings in Enid leveled after destructive tornado hits

OEM officials also said emergency managers in Kay County reported power outages and damaged barns in Blackwell and Braman. Newkirk also experienced minor wind damage and road flooding.

Pawnee County Emergency Management also reported flood damage on Highway 18 north of 5500 Road and south of U.S. 412.

Damage assessment, debris cleanup, and power restoration efforts are underway.

Vance Air Force Base Closure

Vance Air Force Base in Enid is closed, and only essential personnel are allowed on base as they work to restore power and water after a destructive tornado hit Thursday night.

Authorities said people who are impacted by the storm can go to a Red Cross shelter at Chisholm Trail Expo Center, which is located at 111 W Purdue Ave.

Officials at Vance Air Force Base released an initial statement Thursday night and provided updates Friday morning. Below are their statements.

Thursday Night StatementEarlier this evening, a tornado impacted Vance Air Force Base. We are currently conducting accountability procedures to ensure all personnel are safe and accounted for. Base leadership is assessing the installation to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the safety of facilities and infrastructure.We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Video Below: Vance Air Force Base closed until further notice following destructive tornado

Friday 4 a.m. UpdateTeam Vance,Due to ongoing power and water restoration efforts, Vance Air Force Base is closed until further notice.Only mission essential personnel required to support critical operations and restoration of base utilities should report for duty. All other personnel should remain at home and monitor official base communication channels for updates and reporting instructions.Those impacted by the tornado can go to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center at 111 West Perdue Ave, Enid, OK for shelter and additional assistance.The safety of our Airmen, families, and community remains our top priority. Additional guidance will be provided as conditions improve and normal operations resume.Friday 7:30 a.m. UpdateTeam Vance,As of 0730, all Vance AFB-assigned personnel have been accounted for and there are no reported injuries. Base leadership is conducting damage assessments across the installation and working to ensure the safety and integrity of facilities and infrastructure.The Vance Fitness Center will open at 0900 for all base personnel requiring assistance.Childcare will be provided for mission-essential responders. For support, please contact Ms. Joyce Wilkinson at 803-847-8999.We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The safety and well-being of our members and families remains our top priority.
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.

Video Below: Red Cross sets up shelters after tornadoes hit Oklahoma; how you can help

How to Help through the Red Cross

KOCO 5 has partnered with the American Red Cross to help those impacted by disasters across Oklahoma.

Those looking to make a donation to help with disaster relief efforts across Oklahoma can do so here.

The minimum amount for online donations is $10. Those looking to help can also donate by mail or by calling 1-800-435-7669. All donations are tax deductible.

If any of you know of anyone in need of disaster assistance, please have them call 1-800-Red-Cross or use this link to find a local shelter: Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross.

Where is Enid, Oklahoma?

Enid, which is the ninth-largest city in Oklahoma, is located in Garfield County the northern part of the state.

It is roughly 85 miles north of Oklahoma City.

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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 14 consecutive years. This outstanding achievement underscores KOCO 5’s unwavering dedication to delivering reliable weather forecasts to viewers.