Tornadoes Wreak Havoc In Oklahoma

(TrueTrendTimes.com) – Many Oklahoma residents were injured, and some killed during intense tornadoes that struck the Sooner State this weekend.

The storms left 100 people injured and at least four dead—including a baby. Over 20,000 people lost power due to the impact. The town of Sulphur, which has a population of roughly 5,000, was hit particularly hard. Several buildings in the downtown area were completely destroyed and homes within a radius of 15 blocks had roofs taken off in the storm.

Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt described the damage as something “you just can’t believe” after visiting the town. He reported that the tornado left 30 people hurt, including those who were in a local bar when the storm hit. Roughly 100 injury reports have been counted across the state, which occurred from collision with debris, falls, and cuts that took place during the tornado.

Oklahoma was one of several states under flood watches over the weekend. Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas were also issued severe weather warnings. Nebraska and Iowa were also targets for the massive and destructive storms. Deaths have been confirmed in three counties of Oklahoma so far, including Hughes County, Love County, and Murray County.

More than a dozen houses were damaged to varying degrees in Holdenville, where two people died, according to the Hughes County Emergency Medical Service. A third person died along Interstate 35, the state’s Department of Emergency Management revealed. Stitt has declared a state of emergency in 12 counties of Oklahoma.

The state was also impacted by heavy rains resulting in flooding, particularly near the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Beginning on Friday afternoon around Lincoln, Nebraska, the tornado wreaked havoc on the Cornhusker State as well as its neighbor, Iowa. One industrial building in Nebraska collapsed with impact from the storm, trapping some inside and injuring a few, though nobody faces life-threatening conditions.

Stitt, along with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, is expected to request help from the federal government to repair the devastating damage in their states.