Twisters Clobber Oklahoma & Nebraska

Twisting Twister

…The twister was one of several powerful tornadoes to strike yesterday in the Oklahoma towns of Elmore City, Katie and Wynnewood, inflicting 'catastrophic damage' as numerous houses were destroyed, barns were flattened, mobile homes were overturned and trees were uprooted.

Garvin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that at least one man in his 70s, who has not yet been identified, was killed when a tornado struck near his home in Wynnewood. Another man died when the storm hit near the town of Connerville, Johnston County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Stacey Pulley said.

At least one person was injured in Murray County and rushed to the nearby hospital. Their condition is not yet known.

Several homes in the area were completely destroyed by the storms, local officials confirmed. Livestock were also killed in the twisters while cars, farm equipment and even trucks were overturned.…

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