A powerful EF4 tornado with winds exceeding 175 mph struck Sulphur, Oklahoma late Monday, killing 12 people and destroying more than 200 structures in the deadliest single tornado event of 2026.
Damage Assessment
- 12 confirmed fatalities, 85 injured
- 200+ structures destroyed
- Tornado path: 22 miles long, 0.5 miles wide
- Maximum winds: 180 mph
Emergency Response
The National Guard has been deployed, and FEMA teams are on-site conducting damage assessments. A federal disaster declaration is expected within 48 hours. The American Red Cross has opened 5 emergency shelters housing 800 displaced residents.
