'It was awful': Barnsdall reflects on deadly EF-4 tornado one year after later

Barnsdall residents share thoughts on one year anniversary of deadly EF4 tornado

May 6, 2025 marks one year since a deadly EF4 tornado hit the City of Barnsdall, just 45 minutes north of Tulsa. Two people were killed and several homes were destroyed.

'It was awful': Barnsdall reflects on deadly EF-4 tornado one year after later

On May 6, 2024, the town of Barnsdall changed after a deadly EF-4 tornado left homes and businesses with little hope of salvage.Going back to Barnsdall the sounds of chainsaws and demolition turned to chirping and vegetation where homes once stood. The east side of town was left with storm shelters and the memory of the community that lived there.2 News went back to talk with people living in town and those who were alone because their neighbors…

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May 6th, 2024 is a day that will be etched into those who live in the Barnsdall community forever. Homes were destroyed and businesses were either ruined or shutdown.   Coming out of the storm, the motto was, "Barnsdall Strong." Somebody embodying that creed is Dan Ravelette, as his family lost everything in the storm, but was grateful for the immediate outpouring of support following the storm.       Barnsdall Mayor Johnny Kelley wasn't i…