Overnight tornadoes leave scattered damage across Oklahoma as state officials begin assessments and recovery efforts

Storm system triggers emergency response across multiple counties

Overnight severe storms moved across Oklahoma, leaving pockets of tornado and straight-line wind damage as local agencies began initial assessments in daylight hours. State officials activated the Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center on Thursday, March 5, 2026, ahead of the heightened severe-weather risk that continued into Friday, March 6.

By Saturday, March 7, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2026-11 declaring a state of emergency for eight counties: Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Major, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa and Wagoner. The order was issued to help speed access to resources and support response and recovery activities, and it was set to remain in effect for 30 days.

Fatalities confirmed in Beggs and Major County

Authorities confirmed four deaths connected to the storm impacts in Oklahoma. Two fatalities were confirmed in Beggs in Okmulgee County, and two additional fatalities were confirmed in Major County. Search and rescue operations continued alongside damage surveys as conditions allowed.

Preliminary tornado tracks and early damage reports

Weather officials reported seven preliminary tornado tracks associated with the March 6 event. Early reports from local emergency management offices indicated damage that varied by community, with impacts ranging from roof loss and structural damage to downed trees and utility lines.

• Creek County: three homes reported damaged in the Bristow area.
• Grove: two houses reported with roof damage, along with tree and fence damage.
• Okmulgee County: damage reported to a school and homes in Beggs; overnight assessments identified about 30 structures with some level of damage.
• Rogers County: damage reported to homes and structures in the Limestone area and in Inola.
• Tulsa: damage reported in an area bounded generally by North Peoria Avenue and North Victor Avenue from 36th Street North to 50th Street North, including downed power lines, large trees and limbs, and damage to several homes; a damaged gas meter and an underground gas leak were also reported overnight.
• Wagoner County: roof damage reported near East 91st Street and South 257th East Avenue; flash flooding and multiple water rescues were reported in the same area.

Power restoration and resident reporting

At the height of the storms Friday night, more than 15,000 power outages were reported statewide. By Saturday afternoon, officials reported roughly 400 outages remained as crews continued restoration work.

Residents were asked to report damage to homes and businesses through a statewide online survey designed to help emergency managers coordinate response, document impacts and connect households with recovery resources. Officials also advised people to avoid heavily affected areas unless they live or work there, as assessments and debris removal were continuing.

Damage assessments, debris cleanup and power restoration efforts remained ongoing as local and state agencies coordinated response operations across impacted communities.