DEVELOPING STORY: A massive tornado slammed into parts of Norman, Oklahoma last night causing significant damage. There are no reports of fatalities or major injuries. Video, which you can watch below, shows downed power lines and trucks overturned on a highway. Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma and NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. Storm spotters had reported tornado sightings and Doppler radar indicated debris lofted as high as 7,000 feet in the air. Watch video below. Click here to download the free Todd Starnes Show app.
The tornado caused damage across the city and flipped over cars and trucks on the interstate.
Intense #Tornado damage here in Norman Oklahoma after a strong tornado ripped through throwing cars, and tearing off roofs. Interview is from the home owners first hand experience as the tornado came crashing through his front door. #okwx @SevereStudios @MyRadarWX @MidlandUSA… https://t.co/hIWhk1teuJ pic.twitter.com/vfWHlwn1uZ
— Jordan Hall (@JordanHallWX) February 27, 2023
Multiple home damaged in Norman, OK tonight by a tornado. In this home in SE Norman a mother and 3 children were unharmed. The mother did receive a small head laceration in the aftermath. More reports in the morning on @weatherchannel. #OKwx #Norman #tornado pic.twitter.com/NLRg9imsRo
— Charles Peek (@CharlesPeekWX) February 27, 2023
Intercepted a large #tornado when it crossed East Norman tonight. Big power flashes and intense inflow on this storm. Powerlines snapped and well built homes look to have roofs ripped off. This was a intense Tornado. @MyRadarWX @SevereStudios @MidlandUSA @Sierra_Lindsey3 #okwx pic.twitter.com/1LzXXqVRyd
— Jordan Hall (@JordanHallWX) February 27, 2023
JUST IN: Several 18 wheelers have overturned south of Norman, OK following 80-100 mile wind gusts..
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) February 27, 2023
Scanners reporting multiple casualties due to tornados near Norman, Oklahoma… pic.twitter.com/gUzsVF8U8b
Damage to multiple homes and cars east of 24th and HWY 9 in Norman. At least two homes without roofs, a flipped SUV and debris across the block. #okwx #normantornado @OKCFOX pic.twitter.com/FoFgSZkN87
— Jamison Keefover (@JamisonTVNews) February 27, 2023