Several tornadoes touch down across Oklahoma on Sunday: What we know
Below is what we know about the May 19, 2024 tornado outbreak in Oklahoma
Below is what we know about the May 19, 2024 tornado outbreak in Oklahoma
Below is what we know about the May 19, 2024 tornado outbreak in Oklahoma
Multiple tornadoes touched down on Sunday, leaving behind damage as another round of severe storms moved through Oklahoma.
[related id='494e7c56-79f9-41a4-8a57-55c7d79afdd9' align='center'][/related]KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chasers saw tornadoes near Custer City, Yukon, Union City, Hydro, Mustang and El Reno. As the sun rises on Monday, we're getting a better view of the damage and destruction left behind.
Below is what we know about the overnight tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.
Tornadoes caught on camera
KOCO 5 crews captured the moments when at least two tornadoes touched down on Sunday.
The first tornado was seen just west of Custer City, sparking a tornado emergency in the area.
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The National Weather Service says crews found at least EF-2 damage southwest of Yukon near Page Airport. Another survey crew found EF-2 damage outside of Custer City.
Damage and Injuries
The tornadoes and severe storms left behind damage in several areas in Oklahoma ranging from the western part of the state to the OKC metro.
The Blaine County Sheriff's office said two people were injured after their home in Hydro was destroyed. They were taken to a hospital, but their condition is unknown.
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The full extent of the damage and injuries is unknown as of early Monday morning, but authorities have not reported any deaths.
In the OKC metro, KOCO 5 crews found a home near Yukon with significant damage and its roof ripped off near 10th and Cimarron Road. Residents in the area said everyone was accounted for, but dozens were searching overnight for livestock that might have been impacted.
Powerlines and fences also were torn down.
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Lightning strikes also caused large tank battery fires in different parts of Oklahoma. First, a tank battery caught fire after a lightning strike in Geary. Storm Command was there as the flames raged on. Open the video player below to watch.
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Sky 5 Surveys Tornado Damage
Several areas in the Oklahoma City metro, including in Yukon and Cleveland County, as well as areas near Union City, Hydro and Custer City had significant damage.
Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday mornings, flew over some of the damage after the sun rose on Monday. Below is a look at some of the damage.
Home with significant damage near Yukon
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The tornado-warned storms that moved through Oklahoma City late Sunday night forced people at Will Rogers World Airport to shelter in place. All planes were grounded as the storms moved through.
People inside the airport were moved to its tunnel for safety. Authorities have not reported any injuries or damage at the airport.
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