Oklahoma tornado: At least four killed and dozens injured as severe storms ravage state
At least four people have died and dozens have been injured after a tornado swept through Oklahoma overnight into Sunday.
Officials in Holdenville reported two deaths, and the cities of Sulphur and Marietta each reported one death. There have been about 100 injuries as well, according to hospitals across the state.
The storms left thousands without power, and Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) issued a state of emergency for 12 counties. The governor implied during a news conference Sunday that Sulphur had been hit the hardest.
“It seems like every business downtown has been destroyed now here in Sulphur,” Stitt said. “It’s definitely the most damage since I’ve been governor that I’ve seen. I’ve seen a lot of damage. I’ve been around the state for, this is my sixth year, but what I saw in downtown Sulphur is unbelievable.”
The city hosted a mass feeding effort with 200 meals provided by Oklahoma Southern Baptist Disaster Relief for those in need. The town, located in Murray County, is also among the hardest hit with power outages.
White House officials said President Joe Biden spoke with Stitt and promised federal support to Oklahoma.
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“We’ll build back stronger than ever before— that’s my promise to Sulphur, Holdenville, and every Oklahoma community facing loss today,” Stitt wrote on X. “The Oklahoma Standard is alive and well.”
This tornado has since moved south to Louisiana. The National Weather Service predicts it will remain active through Monday but only result in marginal risk.
