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Tornado Ravages Enid, OK, Vance AFB; 40 Homes Damaged

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A strong tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, and Vance Air Force Base, damaging over 40 homes and injuring several people.
Governor Kevin Stitt pledged state assistance, urged prayer, and Mayor David Mason opened shelters at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center and Oakwood Christian Church.
Volunteer teams from Kansas arrived to clean debris while the National Weather Service logged tornadoes at 8:21 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., dispatching crews for surveys.

History

Historical Context

The May 3 1999 Oklahoma City tornado outbreak, which produced an F5 twister that hit Tinker Air Force Base and generated 36 tornadoes with about $1 billion in damage, highlighted the region’s extreme risk. Situated in Tornado Alley, Oklahoma City has endured 13 violent tornadoes since 1890. Today’s Enid tornado prompted Mayor David Mason to open shelters and Governor Kevin Stitt to mobilize state aid.

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Story summary

A strong tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, and Vance Air Force Base, damaging over 40 homes and injuring several people.
Governor Kevin Stitt pledged state assistance, urged prayer, and Mayor David Mason opened shelters at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center and Oakwood Christian Church.
Volunteer teams from Kansas arrived to clean debris while the National Weather Service logged tornadoes at 8:21 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., dispatching crews for surveys.

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