A powerful and dangerous storm system tore through the Oklahoma City metro area overnight on Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos.

Several tornadoes were reported to have touched down in southeastern Oklahoma City, severely impacting communities like Valley Brook, Del City, and Harrah.

The worst-hit area was Valley Brook, where homes were completely destroyed, prompting urgent search and rescue operations early Sunday morning.

Emergency responders and residents worked side-by-side, pulling people from their destroyed homes and guiding them to safer shelters, fearing additional tornadoes might follow.

Tragically, one fatality has been confirmed, and several others sustained serious injuries. Reports detail scenes of devastation, with houses demolished, vehicles tossed around, and residents trapped amid widespread gas leaks.

In Oklahoma City, six people were reported injured and required hospital treatment.

According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, five of these injuries were concentrated in one specific area, though fortunately, none were life-threatening.

Southeastern Oklahoma City experienced multiple gas leaks, exacerbating the already hazardous conditions.

Across Oklahoma City and Del City, the storm left power lines and large trees uprooted. As of early Sunday morning, over 35,000 residents were without power.

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.

Oklahoma City police have urged residents to avoid southeastern Oklahoma City while recovery and repair efforts continue.