Two years after an EF-4 tornado killed two people and caused millions in damage, the community of Barnsdall, Oklahoma is still working to rebuild. Mayor Johnny Kelley and a local pastor reflect on the ...
BARNSDALL, Okla. — It's been 2 years since an EF-4 tornado tore through Barnsdall. Two people died, and the storm destroyed dozens of homes in a matter of minutes on May 6, 2024.
In the two years since an EF-4 tornado, few rebuilt and moved back to Barnsdall. The small town is smaller and quieter, but those who did move back say they'll never forget those who supported them.