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This is an old-fashioned but trustworthy Oklahoma tornado cellar, or, as it has been called, a storm cave. PHOTO FROM THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES.
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Early-day tornado shelters known as 'storm caves'
Tornado season is upon us, and already we've had two bouts with them, resulting in deaths, injuries and destruction. Weather experts tell us to take cover when a dark cloud appears on the horizon. Storm cave is a term for tornado shelters that has been used every decade from 1901 to 2008 in The Oklahoman. Storm caves were most often mentioned in The Oklahoman's classifieds as a selling point for houses and land.
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Oklahoma City workshop focuses on green disaster recovery
The leader of a group that is making sustainable rebuilding efforts in tornado-ravaged Kansas and Missouri communities is speaking at a workshop Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Read More
The leader of a group that is making sustainable rebuilding efforts in tornado-ravaged Kansas and Missouri communities is speaking at a workshop Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Read More
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Sustainable disaster recovery workshop 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday OSU-OKC Student Union Center, 900 N Portland Ave. RSVP: http://sustainability.register110.com Source: Oklahoma City Sustainability Office Read More
Sustainable disaster recovery workshop 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday OSU-OKC Student Union Center, 900 N Portland Ave. RSVP: http://sustainability.register110.com Source: Oklahoma City Sustainability Office Read More
Oklahoma forecasters use social media to inform followers
The National Weather Service in Norman created Facebook and Twitter accounts last year to help engage Oklahoma weather fanatics and provide timely information. Forecasters talk about how social media has helped the way they report weather. Read More
The National Weather Service in Norman created Facebook and Twitter accounts last year to help engage Oklahoma weather fanatics and provide timely information. Forecasters talk about how social media has helped the way they report weather. Read More
Hailstorm damages wheat fields, homes in southwestern Oklahoma
Grandfield City Manager Randy Clark says a surprise hailstorm Friday evening in the southwestern Oklahoma farming town was the most damaging he's ever seen. Read More
Grandfield City Manager Randy Clark says a surprise hailstorm Friday evening in the southwestern Oklahoma farming town was the most damaging he's ever seen. Read More
Search under way for man who jumped into floodwaters in Ottawa County
Divers are searching for an unidentified man who jumped off a dock into floodwaters in an Oklahoma rain-swollen river near Fairland. Read More
Divers are searching for an unidentified man who jumped off a dock into floodwaters in an Oklahoma rain-swollen river near Fairland. Read More
Woodward tornado: Workshop organized to help storm victims rebuild
Agencies are teaming up to hold a free workshop Monday in Woodward to help residents affected by a tornado that ripped through the area April 15. Read More
Agencies are teaming up to hold a free workshop Monday in Woodward to help residents affected by a tornado that ripped through the area April 15. Read More
Let's talk about Oklahoma tornadoes, preparation
Join us for a live chat with a National Weather Service forecaster about tornadoes in Oklahoma and how to prepare for future storms. Read More
Join us for a live chat with a National Weather Service forecaster about tornadoes in Oklahoma and how to prepare for future storms. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Grant County residents cleaning up storm damage Tuesday morning; Red Cross offers help
Residents in Grant County are without power Tuesday morning. Storms Monday night knocked out power to Medford, Manchester, Wakita, Pond Creek and Deer Creek. Damage also is reported in northeast Oklahoma. Read More
Residents in Grant County are without power Tuesday morning. Storms Monday night knocked out power to Medford, Manchester, Wakita, Pond Creek and Deer Creek. Damage also is reported in northeast Oklahoma. Read More
Flood warning issued for northern Oklahoma
Heavy rain is being reported in northern Oklahoma Tuesday morning. The area has already been saturated with three days of rain Read More
Heavy rain is being reported in northern Oklahoma Tuesday morning. The area has already been saturated with three days of rain Read More
Heavy rain creates flooding in northern Oklahoma
Thunderstorms moved through northern central Oklahoma early Monday, causing flooding in some areas. Read More
Thunderstorms moved through northern central Oklahoma early Monday, causing flooding in some areas. Read More
Tornado damage reported in Grant, Nowata counties
Tornadoes in Oklahoma's Grant and Nowata counties reportedly damaged homes in both counties. The full extent of the damage was not known late Monday. Read More
Tornadoes in Oklahoma's Grant and Nowata counties reportedly damaged homes in both counties. The full extent of the damage was not known late Monday. Read More
Gaylord sues government for massive flood damage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gaylord Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government accusing the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of negligence that led to massive destruction at its luxury hotel in Nashville and damage to the most famous country music venue in the world... Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gaylord Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government accusing the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of negligence that led to massive destruction at its luxury hotel in Nashville and damage to the most famous country music venue in the world... Read More
Spirit of residents, volunteers lauded as rebuilding continues
Habitat for Humanity has launched a 13-city tour in which volunteers will donate more than $350,000 and 1,000 hours to Joplin, Mo., relief. Read More
Habitat for Humanity has launched a 13-city tour in which volunteers will donate more than $350,000 and 1,000 hours to Joplin, Mo., relief. Read More
Disaster assistance approved for Woodward County
A newly approved disaster assistance designation will provide Small Business Administration low-interest loans for renters, homeowners, business owners and private nonprofits to repair or replace property damaged by storms earlier this month in Woodward County. Six people were killed in an April 15 tornado that... Read More
A newly approved disaster assistance designation will provide Small Business Administration low-interest loans for renters, homeowners, business owners and private nonprofits to repair or replace property damaged by storms earlier this month in Woodward County. Six people were killed in an April 15 tornado that... Read More
Disaster assistance approved for Woodward County
Gov. Mary Fallin says the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved disaster assistance for Woodward County following a deadly tornado outbreak. Read More
Gov. Mary Fallin says the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved disaster assistance for Woodward County following a deadly tornado outbreak. Read More
Tornado prompts Norman schools to evaluate policy
NORMAN — A tornado that struck Norman shortly after middle-school students were dismissed for the day has led the district to re-evaluate its emergency communication policy. Read More
NORMAN — A tornado that struck Norman shortly after middle-school students were dismissed for the day has led the district to re-evaluate its emergency communication policy. Read More
Triple-digit temperatures return to Oklahoma
Several Oklahoma communities hit triple-digit temperatures Wednesday. Read More
Several Oklahoma communities hit triple-digit temperatures Wednesday. Read More
Tiny Alabama town rebuilds after 2011 tornado
HACKLEBURG, Ala. (AP) — It was about 3:20 p.m. a year ago when the skies grew dark over the northwest Alabama town of Hackleburg and a tornado dropped from the sky. When it left, 18 people were dead. All but one of town's 32 commercial buildings was wiped out, including its largest employer, leaving most of the... Read More
HACKLEBURG, Ala. (AP) — It was about 3:20 p.m. a year ago when the skies grew dark over the northwest Alabama town of Hackleburg and a tornado dropped from the sky. When it left, 18 people were dead. All but one of town's 32 commercial buildings was wiped out, including its largest employer, leaving most of the... Read More
Apache Corp. donates $350K for new Woodward sirens
WOODWARD — Woodward will soon have a new tornado warning system. Read More
WOODWARD — Woodward will soon have a new tornado warning system. Read More
Oklahoma tornado: Denial of federal disaster aid will add to toll of Woodward cleanup
Authorities said workers are worn out after a week of cleanup following Sunday's tornado in Woodward. Read More
Authorities said workers are worn out after a week of cleanup following Sunday's tornado in Woodward. Read More
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