A strong, dangerous storm system moved through the Oklahoma City metro overnight Saturday.
Several reported tornadoes touched down in southeast Oklahoma City causing damage to the city and suburbs around it like Valley Brook, Del City, and Harrah.
The worst damage was reported in Valley Brook, where homes were destroyed.
Search and rescue efforts were underway early Sunday morning in Valley Brook.
There are several reported injuries in Valley Brook. In Oklahoma City, OKCPD reported six people were injured in the tornado and had to be taken to the hospital. Five of the injured people came from the same area of town. OKCPD reported all of the injuries were non-life-threatening.
Several gas leaks were reported in southeastern Oklahoma City.
Across Oklahoma City and Del City, power lines and large trees were downed by the storm. At least 35,000 people were without power as of 3 a.m. Sunday.
The City of Choctaw’s mayor, Chad Allcox, posted an update on Facebook early Sunday morning:
Please keep the City of Choctaw, OK and Town of Harrah in your thoughts and prayers. Significant damage has been reported in both locations. Thank you to our staff, and first responders for working through the night.
This is the beginning of a few days of historical rain amounts and severe storms. Please be careful traveling the roads around the metro and the City of Choctaw. Our city crew are out working to shut down areas of high water throughout the night.
