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Severe Storms Damage Homes in Southwest Oklahoma City – Oklahoma City Today
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Powerful storms rolled through the Oklahoma City metro area on Friday night, causing significant damage in the southwest part of the city. Fallen trees, downed power lines, and scattered debris were reported, with a trampoline being tossed into power lines near Southwest 82nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, knocking out electricity in the neighborhood. No injuries were reported, but the storms left a trail of destruction across the affected area.
Why it matters
Severe weather events can pose a serious threat to public safety and infrastructure, especially in densely populated urban areas like Oklahoma City. This incident highlights the need for effective emergency preparedness and response measures to mitigate the impact of such storms on local communities.
The details
The storms brought high winds and heavy rainfall to the region, snapping tree limbs, toppling fences, and causing other property damage across southwest Oklahoma City. A trampoline was blown into power lines near the intersection of Southwest 82nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, knocking out electricity in the surrounding neighborhood. Emergency crews worked quickly to assess the damage and restore power to affected areas.
- The severe storms moved through the Oklahoma City metro area on Friday night, April 4, 2026.
The players
Oklahoma City
The largest city in the state of Oklahoma and the county seat of Oklahoma County.
KOCO 5
The ABC-affiliated television station serving the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
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What they’re saying
“No injuries were reported, but damage was scattered throughout the neighborhood.”
— Patrick Talbot, KOCO 5 Reporter
What’s next
Local authorities and utility companies will continue to assess the damage and work to restore power and clear debris in the affected areas.
The takeaway
This severe storm event serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and the need for communities to be resilient in the face of extreme weather. Residents should stay vigilant and heed all warnings from local officials to ensure their safety during such events.
GUYMON, Okla. (KSNW) – Fire crews were busy Monday battling an apartment fire in Guymon, Oklahoma.
It happened at the Apache Trace Apartments on East 5th South Street and Morgan Avenue, according to Texas County Emergency Management.
There is no word on exactly how much damage the fire caused, but the sheriff’s office confirms that people living in the apartment were displaced.
Texas County crews worked the scene overnight and will provide an update later this morning.
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Oklahoma City police officers placed on leave over April Fools’ Day 911 call to dispatchers
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Police Department has placed officers on leave after reports of an April Fools’ Day prank that sent squad cars in pursuit of a baby being thrown out of a car before the call was revealed as a hoax.
Oklahoma City Police Capt. Valerie Littlejohn confirmed Monday that an internal investigation was ongoing but would not say how many officers were placed on administrative leave or provide details of the accusations.
“We are aware of a reported pursuit involving some of our officers that included serious claims, which has since been determined to be false,” Littlejohn said in a statement. “We take this situation seriously and are committed to ensuring a thorough review is conducted.”
The investigation followed published police radio audio from the night of April 1, reported by Oklahoma City television station KFOR and other stations, in which a dispatcher says that the “city just advised that the suspect threw a baby out the window.”
“The police officer that’s in pursuit does not have a radio. He’s just messaging his location,” the dispatcher says.
After a number of officers responded to the report, a dispatcher can later be heard saying: “It was an April Fools’ prank.”
Another dispatcher says: “Not funny.”
A message left Monday with the president of Oklahoma City police union president seeking comment on the incident was not immediately returned.
Oklahoma law makes it misdemeanor crime to report “knowingly false information which could result in the dispatch of emergency services from any public agency.” Punishment is a fine of up to $500 and an assessment for any costs associated with dispatching emergency personnel.
Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-28, third in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -13; over/under is 226.5
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its 10-game home win streak alive when the Lakers take on Oklahoma City.
The Lakers are 30-18 in conference matchups. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 31.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 7.1.
The Thunder are 39-9 in Western Conference play. Oklahoma City averages 12.0 turnovers per game and is 50-10 when winning the turnover battle.
The Lakers make 50.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 6.7 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.4%). The Thunder average 119.2 points per game, 3.9 more than the 115.3 the Lakers allow to opponents.
The two teams match up for the fourth time this season. The Thunder defeated the Lakers 139-96 in their last matchup on April 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, and Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 15 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: LeBron James is scoring 20.8 points per game with 6.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists for the Lakers. Jaxson Hayes is averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 79.2% over the past 10 games.
Chet Holmgren is scoring 17.0 points per game and averaging 8.8 rebounds for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 7-3, averaging 119.7 points, 42.2 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 52.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.5 points per game.
Thunder: 9-1, averaging 123.9 points, 47.1 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.3 points.
INJURIES: Lakers: Austin Reaves: out (rib), Marcus Smart: out (ankle), Luka Doncic: out (hamstring).
Thunder: Alex Caruso: day to day (illness), Luguentz Dort: day to day (undisclosed), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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