Tornadoes have swept across the Plains and the worst may yet to come. There has been widespread damage in Oklahoma, destroying neighborhoods and forcing Vance Air Force Base to close.

Severe storms brought more than 140 reports of hail, damaging winds and at least 15 tornadoes from Oklahoma to Iowa, according to AccuWeather.

Reports of large hail were also associated with this storm, including a 4-inch hailstone measured near Marion, Kansas, and 3.75 inches at Braman, Oklahoma.

Multiple AccuWeather storm chasers captured powerful tornadoes across the Plains, including a large twister in Braman, Oklahoma.

Cleanup continues in Enid, Oklahoma, after a tornado tore through the area north of Oklahoma City. Search and rescue crews continued checking damaged homes on Friday for potential victims. No deaths have been reported from Thursday’s storms, and Garfield County officials said only minor injuries were reported.

The severe weather threat will increase this weekend with Sunday and Monday being the most concerning days. Strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail will all be possible each day starting Saturday, the National Weather Service predicts.

Story Date: April 26, 2026