Easter Sunday turned deadly across parts of Texas and Oklahoma as severe storms brought tornadoes, flash floods, and large hail, leaving at least three people dead.
In Moore, Oklahoma, floodwaters swept away a car, killing a woman and a 12-year-old boy. Another person died in the rural town of Spaulding when a tornado tore through the area, destroying several homes, according to the Associated Press.
The National Weather Service recorded 17 tornado events on Saturday, five of which were confirmed in south-central Oklahoma. Some tornadoes were rated EF1, with wind speeds reaching up to 177 km/h (110 mph).
The town of Ada, home to about 16,000 people and still recovering from a March tornado, was hit again. Storm damage included roofs ripped off, shattered windows, and uprooted trees.
In Marshall County, a tornado traveled more than 10 kilometers, damaging at least 20 homes—some completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in that area.
Moore, a city of around 63,000 residents, was among the hardest hit, with police describing the storm as a “historic weather event.” Emergency crews responded to dozens of high-water rescues as vehicles became stranded and floodwaters surged.
In Texas, tornadoes damaged multiple homes in Parker County, with social media images showing roofs torn off and debris strewn across neighborhoods.
As the storm system moved northeast on Sunday, the threat shifted toward Arkansas, Missouri, and parts of the Midwest. Thousands in Missouri lost power, and forecasters warned of continued rain this week, heightening the risk of more flooding as rivers and streams remain dangerously high.
