At least 2 dead in Holdenville; Search and rescue underway in Sulphur after tornadoes: What we know

Below is what we know as of Sunday morning about Oklahoma's tornado outbreak on April 27

WE’RE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE MARATHON THROUGHOUT THIS MORNING. NOW LET’S GET BACK TO OUR TEAM COVERAGE THIS MORNING. ANDY WEBER IS IN SEOUL FOR MONITORING THE DAMAGE THERE. YEAH. KOCO COLBY TERRELL FIRST LIVE IN HOLDENVILLE. ONE PERSON AT LEAST HAS BEEN CONFIRMED DEAD AND NOW JUST A RECENT REPORT HERE COMING IN THAT A SECOND PERSON COLBY HAS BEEN CONFIRMED DEAD THERE IN HOLDENVILLE. AND CAMERON SADLY, THAT IS A FOUR MONTH OLD BABY THAT THEY HAD BEEN SEARCHING FOR FOR HOURS EARLIER. WE WERE IN TOUCH WITH THE FAMILY, WHO ALSO LOST THEIR HOUSE LAST NIGHT, AND ALSO ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER IS IN THE HOSPITAL, ACCORDING TO THEM. SO JUST A DEVASTATING TIME OUT HERE IN HOLDENVILLE. WE’RE OUT HERE AT THE COMMAND CENTER WHERE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, POLICE AND ALL THESE DIFFERENT AGENCIES RIGHT NOW ARE KIND OF COORDINATING THINGS OUT OF. WE’VE SEEN LOTS OF DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY TO POWER LINES AND THINGS LIKE THAT. I JUST TALKED TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGER. HE’S GOING TO GIVE US AN UPDATE HERE IN JUST A SECOND. SO WE’LL HAVE MORE INFORMATION FOR YOU IF YOU STAY WITH US DURING THIS NEXT HALF HOUR. AND, UH, REALLY JUST A LOT OF STUFF GOING ON, A LOT OF FLOODING. THE RAIN HAS DIED DOWN. THANKFULLY FOR THE PEOPLE OUT HERE, WE’RE SEEING A LOT MORE PEOPLE OUT AND ABOUT. I EVEN TALKED WITH THE MAN WHO WAS GOING TO SEE HIS BROTHER, WHO WAS IN A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT WAS SPECIFICALLY AFFECTED, UH, JUST WITH LOTS OF POWER LINES AND HE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING TO HIM. BUT HE DID KNOW THAT HE WAS OKAY. HE JUST WANTED TO GO SEE HIM. SO WE’RE GOING TO STICK HERE, GET MORE UPDATES FROM HUGHES COUNTY AND GET BACK TO YOU GUYS IN HOLDENVILLE. COLBY, TERRELL, KOCO FIVE NEWS COLBY. THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH. AGAIN, THE DEATH TOLL THERE IN HOLDENVILLE NOW RISING TO TWO THIS MORNING CONTINUING OUR TEAM COVERAGE. NOW ANDY WEBER IS LIVE IN MURRAY COUNTY. HE IS IN SULFUR THIS MORNING. HE’S BEEN THERE FOR SEVERAL HOURS THIS MORNING. AND ANDY, NOW THAT THE SUN IS UP WE’RE SEEING THE DEVASTATION THERE. YEAH GUYS WE GOT HERE AROUND 230 IN THE MORNING. IT WAS RATHER DARK WHEN WE FIRST ARRIVED. EVEN THEN, WE COULD TELL THE DAMAGE WAS REALLY SUBSTANTIAL. NOW WE’RE HERE IN DAYLIGHT. WE CAN FULLY ASSESS IT. YOU SEE, TO MY LEFT, THIS BUSINESS, THIS STRUCTURE, COMPLETELY TORN DOWN NOW IN PIECES. WHAT? MAUD TORN TO PIECES. RUBBLE HERE WITH THE BRICKS AND THE STONE TO MY RIGHT HERE. IF, BRIAN, IF YOU CAN TURN BEHIND YOURSELF. THIS BUSINESS HAS SIMPLY BEEN TORN IN HALF. THE FRONT PART IS MISSING, THE BACK PART SOMEWHAT STILL STANDING, BUT THE INSIDE COMPLETELY TORN UP WITH THE STRONG WINDS THAT HAVE GONE THROUGH SULFUR HERE IN DOWNTOWN. SULFUR NOW, FURTHER DOWN THE STREET, YOU SEE A BUSINESS PRETTY MUCH IN PIECES. THE WINDOWS, THE WATER COOLER HANGING ON BY THREADS ON THAT PILE OF DEBRIS. THE DEBRIS HERE STRETCHES SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND ME. THERE’S ALSO SEVERAL BUSINESSES ON THE MAIN DRAG HERE ON MUSKOGEE AVENUE. ALSO SEEING SERIOUS DAMAGE. A SPORTS BAR TOTALLY LEVELED, AND THE ROOF NOW ON THE STREET ITSELF ALSO APPEARS THAT THE PATH OF THIS STORM BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WAS SOMEWHAT NARROW. THERE WERE BUSINESSES BLOCKS AWAY THAT HAD NO DAMAGE AT ALL. SOME RESIDENTS TELL ME THEY HEARD THE STORM, HEARD THE MULTIPLE TORNADOES COME THROUGH, BUT THEIR HOMES WERE UNTOUCHED. A LOT OF LOTS OF FOLKS STILL HAVE POWER, BUT MANY PLACES DON’T LIKE HERE IN THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN SULFUR. SO WE’LL BE LIVE HERE ALL MORNING PROVIDING UPDATES AS MUCH AS WE CAN FOR RIGHT NOW,

At least two people, including a 4-month-old, died after a tornado outbreak hit Oklahoma late Saturday night, with Sulphur and Holdenville being two of the hardest hit areas in the state.Authorities are still assessing damage Sunday morning, and the extent of the damage caused by the tornado outbreak and the number of injuries have not been confirmed.Below is what we know as of Sunday morning about Oklahoma's tornado outbreak on April 27.DeathsHughes County Emergency management has confirmed that at least two people died after the tornado outbreak hit the town of Holdenville. One of the victims was a 4-month-old, and information about the other has not been released.Authorities say the 4-month-old was pronounced dead after an overnight search for the child. They eventually found the infant, and they were taken to an area hospital but did not make it. Search and rescue in SulphurOfficials say a search-and-rescue mission is underway at a sports bar in downtown Sulphur. Oklahoma Highway Patrol says at least one person is unaccounted for. At least 30 people were injured in the storms in Sulphur. Gov. Kevin Stitt will be touring the damage on Sunday afternoon. Number of tornadoesKOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates says the report from the National Weather Service shows that at least 20 tornadoes hit Oklahoma on Saturday, and that number is expected to increase. No ratings have been determined yet for any of the tornadoes.Storm damage has been reported from northern Oklahoma down to the Red River.Storm damageKOCO 5 crews have seen significant damage in Sulphur and Holdenville. In Sulphur, buildings have been leveled or significantly damaged, and flying debris impaled several vehicles.Oklahoma Emergency Management officials released an initial report of storm damage and impact. Below is a look at what Oklahoma Emergency Management officials are reporting.Ardmore Emergency Management reports damage and power outages in Ardmore. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports injuries and power lines down in Carter County at the Flying J Truck Stop on Michelin Road. Plain View School was also damaged in the storms.Cotton County Emergency Management reports three to five homes damaged in the Devol area. Numerous trees are down. One storm-related vehicle accident is also reported.Duncan Emergency Management reports roadway flooding in the City of Duncan. Stephens County Emergency Management reports Clarity Creek in Duncan is close to overflowing.Garfield County Emergency Management reports two homes damaged in the Hillsdale area.Grant County Emergency Management reports numerous trees damaged or down.Hughes County Emergency Management reports 14 homes are damaged or destroyed in Holdenville. Highway 9 is blocked due to debris in the roadway. Muscogee Creek Nation is assisting with debris clearing and searching for area of impact. Seminole and Seminole County Emergency Management and Fire and Sheriff are providing command support. Oklahoma City Task Force One will respond Sunday for Search and Rescue support.Kay County Emergency Management reports three to four structures were damaged by storms earlier this evening northwest of Newkirk. Numerous trees and power poles were down. Two vehicle accidents were a result of the storms. Heavy rain also caused flooding on area roads.Lincoln County Emergency Management reports debris and damage in the Davenport and Sparks areas.Love County Emergency Management reports damages in and around Marietta including damage to the Marietta Hospital. Hospital patients took shelter during the storms and no injuries in the hospital are reported. I-35 north is closed at the Texas State Line due to overturned vehicles and powerlines across the highway. The Chickasaw Nation is providing incident support in Marietta.Marlow Emergency Management reports roadway flooding on Highway 81 and E. Apache Ave.McClain County Emergency Management reports damage west of Goldsby along Highway 74B.Midwest City Emergency Management reports at least one structure damaged and multiple powerlines and limbs down.Murray County Emergency Management reports significant damage in Sulphur and numerous injuries. Search and rescue is ongoing at this time. OHP reports troopers are responding to apartments on Woodruff where tornado damage occurred. US-177 approximately 2 miles north of Sulphur is closed due to flooding.Okmulgee County Emergency Management reports the Town of Morris has multiple power lines and power poles down. Search and rescue is ongoing and the county is clearing debris from the roadways.Payne County Emergency Management reports damage to trees and outbuildings near Lone Chimney.Tillman County Emergency Management reports flash flooding north of Grandfield. Numerous powerlines are down.Sky 5 flew over Sulphur, showing the significant damage left behind in the town. Buildings in downtown were completely destroyed, and many others were damaged. The Artesian Hotel in Sulphur reported damage to the south side of their building, with a number of broken windows. The hotel said it lost electricity, and the water and gas mains were shut off to ensure the safety of those in the area. No injuries to staff or guests at the hotel were reported. Sky 5 also got an aerial view of the damage in Holdenville, where homes were leveled and more were damaged. Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergencyGov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne and Pontotoc counties. "Due to impacts from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail, and flooding beginning April 27, 2024 including extensive damage to power lines and infrastructure, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of relief," Stitt said in the executive order. The state of emergency will remain in effect for 30 days. "My prayers are with those who lost loved ones as tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma last night. Thank you to Oklahoma Emergency Management and those who have worked through the night to keep Oklahomans safe and have worked to clear debris and assess damage," Stitt said in a statement on the tornadoes. Red Cross storm shelter in SulphurThe American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Crossway Church, located at 2108 W. Broadway Ave. in Sulphur. The Murray County Sheriff's Office also designated the church as a reunification center for people looking for loved ones.Everyone is welcome at the Red Cross shelter.Response from lawmakersOklahoma Rep. Tom Cole released a statement on the tornadoes that ripped through the state. “My thoughts are with those who have been affected by or have suffered a loss as a result of the terrible tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma last night. I would also like to thank our first responders who have been on the ground responding so nobly. My office and I are monitoring the situation closely and will help to ensure that the necessary assistance is made available,” Cole said.

At least two people, including a 4-month-old, died after a tornado outbreak hit Oklahoma late Saturday night, with Sulphur and Holdenville being two of the hardest hit areas in the state. At least 2 dead, injuries reported after tornado hits Holdenville Authorities are still assessing damage Sunday morning, and the extent of the damage caused by the tornado outbreak and the number of injuries have not been confirmed. Below is what we know as of Sunday morning about Oklahoma's tornado outbreak on April 27. Hughes County Emergency management has confirmed that at least two people died after the tornado outbreak hit the town of Holdenville. One of the victims was a 4-month-old, and information about the other has not been released. Authorities say the 4-month-old was pronounced dead after an overnight search for the child. They eventually found the infant, and they were taken to an area hospital but did not make it. Officials say a search-and-rescue mission is underway at a sports bar in downtown Sulphur. Oklahoma Highway Patrol says at least one person is unaccounted for. At least 30 people were injured in the storms in Sulphur. Gov. Kevin Stitt will be touring the damage on Sunday afternoon. KOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates says the report from the National Weather Service shows that at least 20 tornadoes hit Oklahoma on Saturday, and that number is expected to increase. No ratings have been determined yet for any of the tornadoes.

Storm damage has been reported from northern Oklahoma down to the Red River. KOCO 5 crews have seen significant damage in Sulphur and Holdenville. In Sulphur, buildings have been leveled or significantly damaged, and flying debris impaled several vehicles. Oklahoma Emergency Management officials released an initial report of storm damage and impact. Below is a look at what Oklahoma Emergency Management officials are reporting.
• Ardmore Emergency Management reports damage and power outages in Ardmore. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports injuries and power lines down in Carter County at the Flying J Truck Stop on Michelin Road. Plain View School was also damaged in the storms.
• Cotton County Emergency Management reports three to five homes damaged in the Devol area. Numerous trees are down. One storm-related vehicle accident is also reported.
• Duncan Emergency Management reports roadway flooding in the City of Duncan. Stephens County Emergency Management reports Clarity Creek in Duncan is close to overflowing.
• Garfield County Emergency Management reports two homes damaged in the Hillsdale area.
• Hughes County Emergency Management reports 14 homes are damaged or destroyed in Holdenville. Highway 9 is blocked due to debris in the roadway. Muscogee Creek Nation is assisting with debris clearing and searching for area of impact. Seminole and Seminole County Emergency Management and Fire and Sheriff are providing command support. Oklahoma City Task Force One will respond Sunday for Search and Rescue support.
• Kay County Emergency Management reports three to four structures were damaged by storms earlier this evening northwest of Newkirk. Numerous trees and power poles were down. Two vehicle accidents were a result of the storms. Heavy rain also caused flooding on area roads.
• Lincoln County Emergency Management reports debris and damage in the Davenport and Sparks areas.
• Love County Emergency Management reports damages in and around Marietta including damage to the Marietta Hospital. Hospital patients took shelter during the storms and no injuries in the hospital are reported. I-35 north is closed at the Texas State Line due to overturned vehicles and powerlines across the highway. The Chickasaw Nation is providing incident support in Marietta.
• Midwest City Emergency Management reports at least one structure damaged and multiple powerlines and limbs down.
• Murray County Emergency Management reports significant damage in Sulphur and numerous injuries. Search and rescue is ongoing at this time. OHP reports troopers are responding to apartments on Woodruff where tornado damage occurred. US-177 approximately 2 miles north of Sulphur is closed due to flooding.
• Okmulgee County Emergency Management reports the Town of Morris has multiple power lines and power poles down. Search and rescue is ongoing and the county is clearing debris from the roadways.
• Payne County Emergency Management reports damage to trees and outbuildings near Lone Chimney.
• Tillman County Emergency Management reports flash flooding north of Grandfield. Numerous powerlines are down. Sky 5 flew over Sulphur, showing the significant damage left behind in the town. Buildings in downtown were completely destroyed, and many others were damaged. The Artesian Hotel in Sulphur reported damage to the south side of their building, with a number of broken windows. The hotel said it lost electricity, and the water and gas mains were shut off to ensure the safety of those in the area. No injuries to staff or guests at the hotel were reported. Sky 5 also got an aerial view of the damage in Holdenville, where homes were leveled and more were damaged. Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne and Pontotoc counties. "Due to impacts from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail, and flooding beginning April 27, 2024 including extensive damage to power lines and infrastructure, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of relief," Stitt said in the executive order. The state of emergency will remain in effect for 30 days. "My prayers are with those who lost loved ones as tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma last night. Thank you to Oklahoma Emergency Management and those who have worked through the night to keep Oklahomans safe and have worked to clear debris and assess damage," Stitt said in a statement on the tornadoes. The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Crossway Church, located at 2108 W. Broadway Ave. in Sulphur. The Murray County Sheriff's Office also designated the church as a reunification center for people looking for loved ones. Everyone is welcome at the Red Cross shelter. Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole released a statement on the tornadoes that ripped through the state. “My thoughts are with those who have been affected by or have suffered a loss as a result of the terrible tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma last night. I would also like to thank our first responders who have been on the ground responding so nobly. My office and I are monitoring the situation closely and will help to ensure that the necessary assistance is made available,” Cole said.