Severe Storms Hit Oklahoma, Causing Injuries and Leaving Thousands Without Power

Severe Storms Hit Oklahoma, Causing Injuries and Leaving Thousands Without Power
A damage caused by a tornado in a neighborhood near 89th and S. Sooner Road in North Moore, Okla., on Nov. 3, 2024. KOCO via AP
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OKLAHOMA CITY—Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11 people required hospitalization, authorities said.

Much of the damage was reported in and around the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but also scattered elsewhere around the state. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended south to the Arkansas state line. Heavy rains caused flash flooding in some areas and one lightning-sparked house fire was reported.