Multiple tornadoes touched down on Sunday, leaving behind damage as another round of severe storms moved through Oklahoma.KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chasers saw tornadoes near Custer City, Yukon, Union City, Hydro, Mustang and El Reno. As the sun rises on Monday, we're getting a better view of the damage and destruction left behind.Below is what we know about the overnight tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.Tornadoes caught on cameraKOCO 5 crews captured the moments when at least two tornadoes touched down on Sunday.The first tornado was seen just west of Custer City, sparking a tornado emergency in the area.Storm chasers also tracked a tornado that touched down late Sunday night near Mustang. Open the video player below to watch.First Alert Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says he estimates that there were about 10 tornadoes on Sunday, putting Oklahoma near 80 tornadoes so far this year.The National Weather Service says crews found at least EF-2 damage southwest of Yukon near Page Airport. Another survey crew found EF-2 damage outside of Custer City.Damage and InjuriesThe tornadoes and severe storms left behind damage in several areas in Oklahoma ranging from the western part of the state to the OKC metro.The Blaine County Sheriff's office said two people were injured after their home in Hydro was destroyed. They were taken to a hospital, but their condition is unknown. Custer County Emergency Management says 10-15 homes were damaged between Custer City and Hydro. Homes also were damaged in Butler, where two people were injured.The full extent of the damage and injuries is unknown as of early Monday morning, but authorities have not reported any deaths.In the OKC metro, KOCO 5 crews found a home near Yukon with significant damage and its roof ripped off near 10th and Cimarron Road. Residents in the area said everyone was accounted for, but dozens were searching overnight for livestock that might have been impacted.Powerlines and fences also were torn down. Lightning strikes also caused large tank battery fires in different parts of Oklahoma. First, a tank battery caught fire after a lightning strike in Geary. Storm Command was there as the flames raged on. Open the video player below to watch.Later, lightning possibly sparked massive flames north of 23rd Street between Rockwell Avenue and Council Road in Bethany. Sky 5 flew over the scene. Open the video player below to watch.Anyone who needs to report tornado or storm damage can do so online at www.damage.ok.gov.Sky 5 Surveys Tornado DamageSeveral areas in the Oklahoma City metro, including in Yukon and Cleveland County, as well as areas near Union City, Hydro and Custer City had significant damage.Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday mornings, flew over some of the damage after the sun rose on Monday. Below is a look at some of the damage.Home with significant damage near YukonNear Union City Building significantly damaged in Hydro Structure destroyed in Hydro Structures between Hydro and Custer City destroyed Will Rogers World Airport ImpactThe tornado-warned storms that moved through Oklahoma City late Sunday night forced people at Will Rogers World Airport to shelter in place. All planes were grounded as the storms moved through.People inside the airport were moved to its tunnel for safety. Authorities have not reported any injuries or damage at the airport. Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Closings>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> "Like" KOCO 5 on Facebook>> "Follow" KOCO 5 on X>> Stream KOCO 5 weather updates anytime on the Very Local app
Multiple tornadoes touched down on Sunday, leaving behind damage as another round of severe storms moved through Oklahoma.
KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chasers saw tornadoes near Custer City, Yukon, Union City, Hydro, Mustang and El Reno. As the sun rises on Monday, we're getting a better view of the damage and destruction left behind.
Below is what we know about the overnight tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.
Tornadoes caught on camera
KOCO 5 crews captured the moments when at least two tornadoes touched down on Sunday.
The first tornado was seen just west of Custer City, sparking a tornado emergency in the area.
Storm chasers also tracked a tornado that touched down late Sunday night near Mustang. Open the video player below to watch.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane says he estimates that there were about 10 tornadoes on Sunday, putting Oklahoma near 80 tornadoes so far this year.
The National Weather Service says crews found at least EF-2 damage southwest of Yukon near Page Airport. Another survey crew found EF-2 damage outside of Custer City.
Damage and Injuries
The tornadoes and severe storms left behind damage in several areas in Oklahoma ranging from the western part of the state to the OKC metro.
The Blaine County Sheriff's office said two people were injured after their home in Hydro was destroyed. They were taken to a hospital, but their condition is unknown.
Custer County Emergency Management says 10-15 homes were damaged between Custer City and Hydro. Homes also were damaged in Butler, where two people were injured.
The full extent of the damage and injuries is unknown as of early Monday morning, but authorities have not reported any deaths.
In the OKC metro, KOCO 5 crews found a home near Yukon with significant damage and its roof ripped off near 10th and Cimarron Road. Residents in the area said everyone was accounted for, but dozens were searching overnight for livestock that might have been impacted.
Powerlines and fences also were torn down.
Lightning strikes also caused large tank battery fires in different parts of Oklahoma. First, a tank battery caught fire after a lightning strike in Geary. Storm Command was there as the flames raged on. Open the video player below to watch.
Later, lightning possibly sparked massive flames north of 23rd Street between Rockwell Avenue and Council Road in Bethany. Sky 5 flew over the scene. Open the video player below to watch.
Anyone who needs to report tornado or storm damage can do so online at www.damage.ok.gov.
Sky 5 Surveys Tornado Damage
Several areas in the Oklahoma City metro, including in Yukon and Cleveland County, as well as areas near Union City, Hydro and Custer City had significant damage.
Sky 5, which is the only news helicopter in the air on weekday mornings, flew over some of the damage after the sun rose on Monday. Below is a look at some of the damage.
Home with significant damage near Yukon
Near Union City
Building significantly damaged in Hydro
Structure destroyed in Hydro
Structures between Hydro and Custer City destroyed
Will Rogers World Airport Impact
The tornado-warned storms that moved through Oklahoma City late Sunday night forced people at Will Rogers World Airport to shelter in place. All planes were grounded as the storms moved through.
People inside the airport were moved to its tunnel for safety. Authorities have not reported any injuries or damage at the airport.
Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.
>> Check Live, Interactive Radar
>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone
>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android
>> Stream KOCO 5 weather updates anytime on the Very Local app
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