A powerful and destructive tornado tore through northern Oklahoma late Thursday, striking near and impactingVance Air Force Basein Enid, leaving a trail of devastation that has shaken both local residents and military personnel.
According to early reports, the tornado carved a destructive path throughEnid, ripping roofs off buildings, flattening homes, and knocking out power across large sections of the city.
Emergency crews rushed into damaged neighborhoods conducting door-to-door searches for survivors amid debris fields and downed power lines.
Initial reporting confirms the military installation was directly impacted by the storm, though officials say they are still assessing the extent of damage and accounting for personnel.
At least 10 people were reported injured as multiple tornadoes touched down across northern Oklahoma, triggering emergency response operations throughout the region.
🚨 BREAKING: Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK has taken a DIRECT HIT from a vioIent tornado, per KOCO
Reports of buildings being flattened and cars flying through the air
Pray for our service members on base 🙏🏻pic.twitter.com/Wy6KpMsQP6
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor)April 24, 2026
🚨 INSANE: Video of the tornado that SLAMMED into Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK filmed from an airliner at 30,000 feet
Source: The Gateway Pundit
