April 19 Tornado Outbreak

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April 19, 2023, Tornado Outbreak

At least two people died Wednesday night and many more injured after numerous tornadoes moved across central Oklahoma. This is a collection of the stories, videos, and resources we've gathered from the night and the days ahead.

Shawnee Schools Recovering From April Tornado

Shawnee Schools Recovering From April Tornado

Natalie Cruz The Shawnee School District is working to recover after a tornado damaged much of the town in April.

Supply Chain Issues Delay Storm Damage Repairs, Shawnee Officials Say

Supply Chain Issues Delay Storm Damage Repairs, Shawnee Officials Say

Natalie Cruz City officials in Shawnee are still working to recover from a tornado that struck the town in April as supply chain issues hamper their progress.

Relief Aid Available For Shawnee Homeowners Affected By Tornadoes

Relief Aid Available For Shawnee Homeowners Affected By Tornadoes

Natalie Cruz Homeowners in Shawnee dealing with the effects of tornado damage are now able to apply for relief aid thanks to a $150,000 grant.

OBU Students Set To Graduate As Campus Continues Tornado Recovery

OBU Students Set To Graduate As Campus Continues Tornado Recovery

Chris Yu Oklahoma Baptist University is getting ready for spring commencement as the campus makes progress in recovering from a recent tornado.

Cleveland County Granted FEMA Assistance

Cleveland County Granted FEMA Assistance

News 9 The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved the state's request for disaster assistance for Cleveland County after it was hit by severe storms last month.

'Heartbreaking To See' Shawnee High School Seniors Discuss April Tornado

'Heartbreaking To See' Shawnee High School Seniors Discuss April Tornado

Addie Crawford Shawnee High School seniors are keeping a positive attitude despite COVID-19 disruptions in early high school years and now April's tornado destruction.

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Cole Resident Seeks Help From FEMA Following Tornado

Cole Resident Seeks Help From FEMA Following Tornado

Tevis Hillis "I hate to see all the mess. It was all so pretty," said Cole homeowner Mary Rayburn. "I lost most of my flowers."

Cole Resident Seeks Help From FEMA Following Tornado

Cole Resident Seeks Help From FEMA Following Tornado

Tevis Hillis "I hate to see all the mess. It was all so pretty," said Cole homeowner Mary Rayburn. "I lost most of my flowers."

‘We’re Shawnee Strong’: Shawnee PS Announces Plans After Strong Storms Caused Damage

‘We’re Shawnee Strong’: Shawnee PS Announces Plans After Strong Storms Caused Damage

Tevis Hillis A week later, Shawnee Public Schools is back up and running. They are estimating $20 million in damages after a series of storms caused damage to several school sites.

‘We’re Shawnee Strong’: Shawnee PS Announces Plans After Strong Storms Caused Damage

‘We’re Shawnee Strong’: Shawnee PS Announces Plans After Strong Storms Caused Damage

Tevis Hillis A week later, Shawnee Public Schools is back up and running. They are estimating $20 million in damages after a series of storms caused damage to several school sites.

Oklahoma Attorney General Advises Tornado Victims To Be Careful About Contractor Fraud

Oklahoma Attorney General Advises Tornado Victims To Be Careful About Contractor Fraud

Chris Yu As storm victims clean up debris and fix up their homes following Wednesday's tornadoes, the attorney general is advising them to be on the lookout for contractor fraud.

Oklahoma Attorney General Advises Tornado Victims To Be Careful About Contractor Fraud

Oklahoma Attorney General Advises Tornado Victims To Be Careful About Contractor Fraud

Chris Yu As storm victims clean up debris and fix up their homes following Wednesday's tornadoes, the attorney general is advising them to be on the lookout for contractor fraud.

Volunteers, OBU Students, Work To Display 'Oklahoma Standard' After Tornado

Volunteers, OBU Students, Work To Display 'Oklahoma Standard' After Tornado

Anjelicia Bruton It's become known as the Oklahoma Standard and it's a light that always shines during our state's darkest hours.

Volunteers, OBU Students, Work To Display 'Oklahoma Standard' After Tornado

Volunteers, OBU Students, Work To Display 'Oklahoma Standard' After Tornado

Anjelicia Bruton It's become known as the Oklahoma Standard and it's a light that always shines during our state's darkest hours.

Shawnee Cleans Up After Tornado Damages 1,800 Buildings, Homes

Shawnee Cleans Up After Tornado Damages 1,800 Buildings, Homes

Tevis Hillis The Shawnee city and community leaders have surveyed the damage and say 1,800 hundred buildings and homes were destroyed during the EF2 Tornado.

Shawnee Cleans Up After Tornado Damages 1,800 Buildings, Homes

Shawnee Cleans Up After Tornado Damages 1,800 Buildings, Homes

Tevis Hillis The Shawnee city and community leaders have surveyed the damage and say 1,800 hundred buildings and homes were destroyed during the EF2 Tornado.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin Surveys Storm Damage In Cole, Oklahoma

Sen. Markwayne Mullin Surveys Storm Damage In Cole, Oklahoma

News 9 Senator Markwayne Mullin surveyed storm damage on Friday to get a first hand look at the town from Wednesday’s deadly tornadoes.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin Surveys Storm Damage In Cole, Oklahoma

Sen. Markwayne Mullin Surveys Storm Damage In Cole, Oklahoma

News 9 Senator Markwayne Mullin surveyed storm damage on Friday to get a first hand look at the town from Wednesday’s deadly tornadoes.

Family Remembers Grandfather Who Was Killed In Cole Tornado

Family Remembers Grandfather Who Was Killed In Cole Tornado

Anjelicia Bruton A Cole family is heartbroken after their grandfather died in Wednesday's tornado.

Family Remembers Grandfather Who Was Killed In Cole Tornado

Family Remembers Grandfather Who Was Killed In Cole Tornado

Anjelicia Bruton A Cole family is heartbroken after their grandfather died in Wednesday's tornado.

2 Families, Including Pregnant Woman, Shelter While Their Homes Are Destroyed

2 Families, Including Pregnant Woman, Shelter While Their Homes Are Destroyed

Chris Yu News 9's Chris Yu spends time with some Cole residents who had to take shelter as their homes were ripped away during Wednesday night's tornado.

2 Families, Including Pregnant Woman, Shelter While Their Homes Are Destroyed

2 Families, Including Pregnant Woman, Shelter While Their Homes Are Destroyed

Chris Yu News 9's Chris Yu spends time with some Cole residents who had to take shelter as their homes were ripped away during Wednesday night's tornado.

Search & Rescue Efforts Completed For McClain Co.

Search & Rescue Efforts Completed For McClain Co.

News 9 The McClain County Sheriff's Office has completed its search and rescue efforts, and believe everyone is accounted for. They are now transitioning to safety and security measures.

Search & Rescue Efforts Completed For McClain Co.

Search & Rescue Efforts Completed For McClain Co.

News 9 The McClain County Sheriff's Office has completed its search and rescue efforts, and believe everyone is accounted for. They are now transitioning to safety and security measures.

McClain County Sheriff's Department: 2 Dead, 50 Structures Destroyed

McClain County Sheriff's Department: 2 Dead, 50 Structures Destroyed

News 9 News 9’s Haley Weger spoke with the McClain County Sheriff's Department about Wednesday's tornado damage in Cole, Oklahoma.

McClain County Sheriff's Department: 2 Dead, 50 Structures Destroyed

McClain County Sheriff's Department: 2 Dead, 50 Structures Destroyed

News 9 News 9’s Haley Weger spoke with the McClain County Sheriff's Department about Wednesday's tornado damage in Cole, Oklahoma.

Shawnee Superintendent Responds To High School's Damage

Shawnee Superintendent Responds To High School's Damage

News 9 News 9's Tevis Hillis visited Shawnee High School following Wednesday's tornado.

Shawnee Superintendent Responds To High School's Damage

Shawnee Superintendent Responds To High School's Damage

News 9 News 9's Tevis Hillis visited Shawnee High School following Wednesday's tornado.

Damage To Shopping Center Near Kickapoo Turnpike

Damage To Shopping Center Near Kickapoo Turnpike

News 9 News 9's Colby Thelen reports from I-40 and Kickapoo Avenue, a shopping center that sustained damage from Shawnee's tornado on Wednesday.

Damage To Shopping Center Near Kickapoo Turnpike

Damage To Shopping Center Near Kickapoo Turnpike

News 9 News 9's Colby Thelen reports from I-40 and Kickapoo Avenue, a shopping center that sustained damage from Shawnee's tornado on Wednesday.

State Attorney General Announces Statewide Price Gouging Statute For 5 Counties

State Attorney General Announces Statewide Price Gouging Statute For 5 Counties

News 9 State Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced The Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect for five Oklahoma counties impacted by Wednesday night's tornadoes and severe weather.

State Attorney General Announces Statewide Price Gouging Statute For 5 Counties

State Attorney General Announces Statewide Price Gouging Statute For 5 Counties

News 9 State Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced The Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect for five Oklahoma counties impacted by Wednesday night's tornadoes and severe weather.

'You Saved Our Lives': David Payne Surveys Tornado Damage In Shawnee

'You Saved Our Lives': David Payne Surveys Tornado Damage In Shawnee

News 9 News 9's Chief Meteorologist David Payne visits Shawnee, which experienced a violent tornado Wednesday night.

'You Saved Our Lives': David Payne Surveys Tornado Damage In Shawnee

'You Saved Our Lives': David Payne Surveys Tornado Damage In Shawnee

News 9 News 9's Chief Meteorologist David Payne visits Shawnee, which experienced a violent tornado Wednesday night.

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