1 dead after catastrophic tornado levels Barnsdall, Oklahoma: 'Total destruction'

 

1 dead after catastrophic tornado levels Barnsdall, Oklahoma: 'Total destruction'




BARNSDALL, Okla. – One person has died after a devastating tornado destroyed homes and toppled power lines as it ripped through a small town northeast of Oklahoma City on Monday evening.

The National Weather Service reported that Barnsdall, a town of about 1,000 people located a 40-minute drive north of Tulsa, was leveled shortly after 9:30 p.m. A storm survey team found damage Tuesday that is consistent with at least an EF-4 strength tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. It was the second tornado to hit the town in five weeks.

"It just hit all of a sudden," said Joy King, who felt pressure in her ears, which intensified into a loud noise. The storm cellar door she was hiding in then blew open, and debris started to fly everywhere. "I even had it latched to a bolt in the floor, and it just ripped it off."

Barnsdall Mayor Johnny Kelley said the tornado caused one fatality and up to eight injuries in the town. The Tulsa Fire Department said it is conducting a daylight search for one, possibly two, missing persons. Thankfully, there was a high level of weather awareness, which helped prevent further harm, the mayor added.

Kelley said the town's electrical system has been severely impacted, and the main water distribution line has been destroyed.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will travel to Barnsdall on Tuesday afternoon as he directs resources to aid recovery.

"Hold them in your prayers," he said.

Barnsdall Mayor Johnny Kelley said the tornado caused one fatality and up to eight injuries in the town. The Tulsa Fire Department said it is conducting a daylight search for one, possibly two, missing persons. Thankfully, there was a high level of weather awareness, which helped prevent further harm, the mayor added.

Kelley said the town's electrical system has been severely impacted, and the main water distribution line has been destroyed.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will travel to Barnsdall on Tuesday afternoon as he directs resources to aid recovery.

"Hold them in your prayers," he said.




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