Approximately 40 homes in Enid damaged after severe storms produced large tornado
By Jonathan Greco
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ENID, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Oklahoma Emergency Management officials say approximately 40 homes sustained some level of damage after a large tornado hit Enid late Thursday.
On Friday, state officials released a situation update stating that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Emergency Response Team reported approximately 40 homes with some level of damage in Enid. Sky 5 flew over the scene after daybreak, showing numerous homes destroyed in a neighborhood not far from Vance Air Force Base.
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Jonathan Conder and Sky 5 Pilot Chase Rutledge said the damage indicates an EF-4 or EF-5 tornado hit the area, but the National Weather Service will determine an official rating after surveying the area.
At least 10 injuries have been reported, but there have not been any fatalities as of Friday morning. The severity of the injuries is unknown.
Multiple large tornadoes were reported as severe storms moved through northern Oklahoma on Thursday.
OEM officials also said emergency managers in Kay County reported power outages and damaged barns in Blackwell and Braman. Newkirk also experienced minor wind damage and road flooding.
Pawnee County Emergency Management also reported flood damage on Highway 18 north of 5500 Road and south of U.S. 412.
Damage assessment, debris cleanup, and power restoration efforts are underway.
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