Tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma on Thursday, injuring at least 10 people and causing serious property damage, according to KOCO News 5.
No fatalities were reported from the severe weather, which primarily hit the northern part of the state.
One of the hardest-hit communities was Enid, where roughly 40 homes were damaged, KTUL reported. The city is home to Vance Air Force Base, and a dramatic video from the area showed a massive tornado moving near it.
Dramatic video captured a powerful tornado near Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday evening. pic.twitter.com/zqzebLRoDl
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) April 24, 2026
Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt urged prayers for those affected.
“Please join me in praying for the Enid community, which has been severely impacted by tonight’s tornado,” Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) posted to X last Thursday night.
“I have spoken with Enid’s local leaders and will continue working with them as they assess the damage and identify needs. 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.”
Stitt warned that storms will “continue to move across Oklahoma tonight.”
Mother Nature’s wrath on full display..Daylight pictures of Gray Ridge neighborhood in Enid after last nights violent tornado..Some houses are slabbed..Best news..NO FATALITIES thanks to advanced warnings and people taking the info seriously #PrayersForEnid
📸 @koconews pic.twitter.com/ztfbQX6VcR— Todd Miller (@PlayByPlayGuy1) April 24, 2026
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch in 14 Oklahoma counties until 9 p.m. Friday, including parts of east-central and southeastern parts of the state.
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is asking people to report storm damage.
“Damage assessments are ongoing today,” the department posted.
“Reporting damage helps authorities understand the impact of damages and can help connect you to recovery resources,” the post continued.
Other officials expressed an outpouring of support for the community, which has just over 50,000 people and is just over 100 miles north of Oklahoma City.
“Our prayers are with the people of Northern Oklahoma as they recover from the damage caused by tornadoes. My office stands ready to protect the interests of these individuals against those seeking to take advantage of them during this vulnerable time,” Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond posted.
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