Deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma last night: One dead, thousands without power near Barnsdall
Only a week after dozens of tornadoes tore across Oklahoma, the region faced another bout of storms Monday, including at least eight possible tornadoes, large hail and strong winds.
Several possible tornadoes causing some damage were spotted in northwestern Oklahoma, including in areas near Okeene, Hennessey, and Covington.
The northeastern Oklahoma communities of Barnsdall and Bartlesville experienced a damaging tornado that caused injuries. It was the second time in about a month that a tornado hit Barnsdall.
The line of storms finally passed through Oklahoma City after midnight. Straight-line wind caused damage in Moore, and a possible tornado struck south OKC on a path toward Choctaw. Information about damage or injuries from this storm was not immediately available.
Barnsdall, Oklahoma mayor: 'We need prayers'
During a press conference Tuesday, Barnsdall Mayor Johnny Kelley there are still one or two people unaccounted for after Monday night's tornado.
In the primary search, about 25 people were rescued, including children. Through the morning Tuesday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will conduct a secondary search of the area.
Only one fatality has been reported so far, and seven or eight people were injured, including one firefighter with chest pains, Kelley said.
"We're worried about our neighbors and our friends that have lost loved ones," Kelley said. "To me, material things are material. We can replace them. The loss of life is forever."
When asked what the community needs at this time, Kelley answered, "we need prayers."
-Alexia Aston
Bartlesville, Barnsdall public schools cancel class Tuesday
Bartlesville Public Schools and Barnsdall Public Schools announced on Facebook that classes are canceled Tuesday due to power outages and road closures.
-Alexia Aston
Oklahoma emergency management offers support, calls for damage reports
Oklahoma's State Emergency Operations Center remains activated after Monday's storms have added to this month's toll, according to a situation update emailed by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.
One American Red Cross shelter is on standby to open for Barnsdall residents displaced by the storms, located at Gilbert Field House, 948 Cedar Ave. in Barnsdall.
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management asks residents impacted by the storms to report damage to their homes, businesses or farms in the online survey at damage.ok.gov.
Reporting damage helps local and state emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts.
Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information can call 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day. Please only call 911 for emergencies.
-Cheyenne Derksen
Weather in Tulsa, Oklahoma City today
Oklahomans may see some fog to start the day, but today's weather is expected to be humid and sunny, with pleasant weather through the rest of the week.
Where skies have cleared, and high humidity/dewpoints have remained, areas of patchy fog are possible through the mid-morning hours. #okwx#texomawxpic.twitter.com/x5KCltECAR
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) May 7, 2024
-Cheyenne Derksen
OGE, PSO report power outages in affected areas
According to outage trackers, nearly 30,000 residents lost power during Monday night's storms. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, about 16,000 were still without power.
-Cheyenne Derksen
Report: One dead after tornado in Barnsdall
Tulsa TV station KOTV reported one person had died after a tornado hit Barnsdall late Monday. KOTV said Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden confirmed the death.
Washington County Emergency Manager Kary Cox said early Tuesday that Bartlesville had taken a direct hit from a tornado late Monday.
Cox was urging residents in the area to stay off the roads to allow first responders to be able to get to those affected by the storms.
Barnsdall, with a population a little over 1,000, is about 140 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. Bartlesville is 20 miles northeast of Barnsdall.
-Ryan Sharp
National Weather Service updates
Damage from tornadoes last night?
According to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management:
Blaine County Emergency Management reports damage to an abandoned hog farm and tank battery, as well as a house struck by lightning. Okeene Emergency Management reports flooded streets, tree damage and downed powerlines.
Craig County Emergency Management reports damage to 4-5 homes in Welch and the Welch School old gym.
Garfield County Emergency Management reports downed trees and water over the road south of Waukomis, near Bison; and north of Covington. Several vehicles hydroplaned into ditches with no injuries reported. Three barns were destroyed south of Bison.
Kingfisher County reports roof damage to at least one home in Lacey, and one barn damaged near Hennessey. Power poles are down near Hennessey. Flash flooding occurred in Kingfisher.
Lincoln County Emergency Management reports flooding in Chandler, Tryon and Wellston areas as well as debris in some roadways.
Midwest City Emergency Management reports powerlines and limbs down.
Osage County Emergency Management reports tornado damage in Barnsdall area. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports 30-40 homes damaged in the Barnsdall area. A natural gas leak is also reported. Oklahoma State Department of Health reports a nursing home was damaged and patients are being evacuated. No nursing home patients have injuries requiring hospital care. The Regional Medical Response System is coordinating the evacuation and providing assistance with medical needs. A Natural Gas Leak is reported in Barnsdall and numerous roads are closed due to debris in roadways. Oklahoma Highway Patrol is assisting with rescues. Crews from numerous jurisdictions are responding to assist with medical transport, traffic and perimeter control, and search and rescue, including: Barnsdall, Blackwell, Cleveland, Fairfax, Mayes County, Nowata County, Owasso, Ponca City, Rogers County, and Oklahoma Task Force 1 Tulsa. A Natural Gas Leak is reported in Barnsdall and numerous roads are closed due to debris in roadways. FirstNet is sending a Cell on Wheels (COW) to assist with cell phone coverage for responders. Wind damage in the Shidler area is also reported.
Ottawa County Emergency Management reports trees down northwest of Commerce.
Washington County Emergency Management reports damage from storms. Damage assessments are ongoing.
Weatherford Emergency Management reports damage to a barn and tree damage between Butler and Foss Lake.
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