Breaking: Tornadoes Tear Through Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa (Okla. Funnel 'Half-Mile Wide')

[KatyaR]

2. Worst damage was in the Shawnee area,

having moved east/northeast from OKC. There is extensive damage, especially along I40 near Shawnee.

http://www.news9.com/story/22293187/damage-reported-as-multiple-tornadoes-touch-down-in-central-ok

A third tornado touched down about a mile and a half north of Luther approaching the small towns Wellston and Carney. Debris was reported and circulation was observed as being about a half a mile wide. Preliminary reports suggest this twister may be an ef-4 or even an ef-5.

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A fourth, and very large tornado touched down east of Norman, forming a waterspout over Lake Thunderbird on the north, northwest edge of the lake. No damage has been reported with this tornado, but several power flashes were seen. Just over 200 customers around the Norman area have reported power outages.

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shutdown Interstate 40 and highway 102 near Fire Lake Grand Casino because of the tornado near the Shawnee area. Heavy damage was reported near Homer Ln. and highway 102, south of the casino.

Several injuries and at least one fatality have been reported in trailer park that was completely destroyed, east of highway 102 on Independence. Some residents may even be trapped in the damaged homes. Reports are coming in about multiple vehicles overturned on I-40 near highway 177. [\blockquote]