|
Updated: 11:47 PM May 10, 2010
Four tornadoes reported in southern Oklahoma
CARTER CO., OK -- At least four tornadoes were reported throughout Texoma, two of them in Carter County, one in Love, and one in Johnston County.
Posted: 11:42 PM May 10, 2010Reporter: KXII Staff Email Address: firstnews@kxii.com |
|
CARTER CO., OK -- At least four tornadoes were reported throughout Texoma, two of them in Carter County.
The exterior wall of one home on Memorial, off Santa Fe--about a mile northeast of the Healdton/Wilson "Y"-- is gone, and the roof is ripped off.
The homeowners said they got into their storm shelter about 6:15 p.m.
They say the storm or tornado passed over them in a matter of seconds. They say neighbors and friends are helping them sort through what's left.
This is one of three homes that are destroyed along Memorial. Carter County Emergency Management Office say a handful of other secondary buildings are also badly damaged in the area.
Power lines were knocked down as well.
Neighbors and homeowners tried to sort through what they could this evening.
Sources in Love County say a tornado also touched down near Lebannon, in Love County. They say it was on the ground for 30 to 45 seconds, but they're has not been any major damage reported so far.
Residents along Oswalt road in Northern Love County say baseball size hail and strong gusts of wind that came along with the first line of storms heavily damaged an area green house.
Residents we talked to say the storm also knocked down tree limbs but there are no reports of any other significant damage.
East of Marietta, first responders say the shingles were ripped off the roof of a home, and also report dozens of trees bent over from the tornado that went through Lebannon.
Marietta Fire Chief Mike Cohoon says he watched as the tornado touched down briefly.
"It was probably a mile and a half away we live on top of a hill and it was just it come down kinda hooked and then came back down about a 45," said Cohoon.
The second line of storms that blew through the Love County only produced some severe rain, and no reports of damage from that storm.
In Johnston County, Coleman Emergency Management confirms a tornado touched down three miles south of Coleman around 8:30 p.m.
The twister caused damage along SH 48 in Coleman. EMS says trees and power lines are down, as well as damage to homes in the area.
Authorities also report the Sundowner Sports Arena, where rodeos and other events are held is destroyed by the tornado.
OHP tells us they have sent troopers to Johnston County to aid the community of Coleman, assisting with traffic control due to downed power lines from the tornadic storms that passed through the community leaving behind in its path a good deal of damage.
OGE has made their assesment and advised that SH 48 from Coleman to Kenefic will remain closed until about 7:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Heavy storms also passing through Bryan County Monday night.
Ominous clouds were visible at the Denison Dam, looking north, but no confirmed tornadoes.
According to Bryan County Emergency Mangement, there were no reports of any injuries or serious damage, although SH 48 in Bryan County north from SH 22 is closed down due to storm damage in Coleman.
Some Achille residents did call stating that they lost power for a time, and the Bryan County Sheriff's Office reported several power lines down.
| In The Community | |
Trendy Tuesday: It's all about cupcakes
Last Updated: 10:04 PM 02/07/12 - It's Trendy Tuesday and it's all about cupcakes. (Full Story) |
|
|
Severe storm program coming to Grayson Co.
Last Updated: 3:11 PM 02/06/12 - DENISON, TX - As part of its area-wide weather preparedness campaign, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth will answer these and many other questions at the SKYWARN severe weather program on Thursday, February 16th, at the Grayson County College. (Full Story) |
|
|
Dot Foods to host job fair in Ardmore
Last Updated: 3:12 PM 02/06/12 - ARDMORE, Okla. — Dot Foods will conduct a job fair Saturday, February 11, with hopes to fill 50 full- and part-time positions. The job fair will be held at the Ardmore distribution center located at 3411 Cypert Way in Ardmore, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Full Story) |
|
|
New Meals on Wheels Executive Director
Last Updated: 6:24 PM 02/03/12 - SHERMAN, TX-- Meals on Wheels serves 36,000 meals to senior citizens in Fannin, Grayson and Cooke Counties in one month. And now they've got a new leader at the helm. (Full Story) |
|
|
Meeting to Address Medicare Concerns
Last Updated: 8:37 AM 02/03/12 - There are two big meetings coming up for Texoma seniors and their families. (Full Story) |
|
| More Headlines | |
| Most Discussed Stories |
| Denison judge orders pit bull to be euthanized 59 Comments |
| Silo Public Schools informs residents on proposed school bond 44 Comments |
| Texas explorer believes his team has discovered Noah's Ark 44 Comments |
| Whitesboro couple arrested for Southlake car burglaries 43 Comments |
| Local candidates go head-to-head in Grayson Co. debate 43 Comments |
| Perry abandons bid, backs Gingrich 41 Comments |
| Randy Travis arrested for public intoxication 41 Comments |
| Grayson County agrees on court dress code 38 Comments |
| Lone Grove woman accused of taking over $200K from employer 34 Comments |
| Car burglars caught on camera 27 Comments |



