A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday evening as a severe weather system moved across the central United States, prompting emergency responses and damage assessments across the region.

The city of Enid, located in north-central Oklahoma with a population of roughly 50,000, reported that first responders were deployed to impacted areas, particularly in the Grayridge neighborhood, where damage was concentrated.

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office said there were no confirmed fatalities as of Thursday night, though minor injuries were reported. Emergency crews continued conducting secondary searches in affected areas to ensure all residents were accounted for.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said the city had been “severely impacted” and confirmed he had spoken with local leaders following the storm. He also referenced damage assessments underway at Vance Air Force Base, which reported that the base was affected by the tornado and initiated accountability procedures for personnel.

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado was on the ground in southeastern portions of Enid around 8:40 p.m., and officials issued a tornado emergency for parts of the city and surrounding areas. The region remained under a tornado watch through late Thursday evening.

Local authorities urged residents to avoid impacted areas to allow emergency crews and utility teams to operate without obstruction. The American Red Cross staged assistance operations at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center for those needing shelter or aid.

Storm footage from residents showed a large funnel cloud touching down near the city, while reports from surrounding counties indicated additional damage, including downed power lines, destroyed structures, and large hail.

The severe weather system produced tornado reports across multiple states, including Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa, as part of a broader outbreak moving through the Midwest.

Officials said damage assessments and recovery operations would continue into the following days as crews work to restore services and evaluate the full impact of the storm.