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Twin Tornadoes Ravage Enid, Injure Ten, State Aid Deployed

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Twin tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, flattening Enid's Gray Ridge neighborhood.
The storm destroyed homes, injured ten people and caused damage to Vance Air Force Base, with no fatalities.
Sheriff Cory Rink said emergency crews are conducting door-to-door searches in the hardest-hit areas.
Governor Kevin Stitt posted on X urging prayers for Enid and confirming state assistance, prompting American Red Cross to open a shelter at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak, occurring from May 2-4, produced 66 tornadoes, including the devastating F5 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado on May 3, which killed 36 people and injured 583. This tornado caused over $1 billion in damages, marking it as the first billion-dollar tornado in history. The event highlighted Oklahoma's vulnerability to severe weather and spurred investments in emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience.

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Story summary

Twin tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, flattening Enid's Gray Ridge neighborhood.
The storm destroyed homes, injured ten people and caused damage to Vance Air Force Base, with no fatalities.
Sheriff Cory Rink said emergency crews are conducting door-to-door searches in the hardest-hit areas.
Governor Kevin Stitt posted on X urging prayers for Enid and confirming state assistance, prompting American Red Cross to open a shelter at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center.

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