A slow-moving storm system wreaked havoc across parts of Texas and Oklahoma over the Easter weekend, leaving three people dead and dozens of communities reeling from tornadoes, flash floods, and large hail. The system, which remained nearly stationary for much of the weekend, triggered 17 tornado reports and heavy rain across the south-central U.S.
Oklahoma was particularly hard-hit, with five tornadoes confirmed, including one that struck the town of Ada for the second time in just over a month. At least one EF1 tornado ripped through Ada’s north side, tearing roofs off buildings and damaging power lines. Emergency officials described widespread damage near a shopping center, though no serious injuries were reported.
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In Moore, Oklahoma, floodwaters swept a vehicle under a bridge, killing a woman and a 12-year-old boy. Meanwhile, another person died in storm-related incidents elsewhere in the state, pushing the weekend’s death toll to three.
Texas also faced severe weather, with at least two tornadoes confirmed in west Parker County. Emergency services shared images showing homes with roofs torn off and debris scattered across properties.
Though the storm began moving northeast by Sunday, forecasters warned that the threat remains. Hail, strong winds, and flash floods could impact areas from Arkansas to southeastern Iowa. With rivers swollen and the ground already saturated, more rainfall expected later this week could lead to renewed flooding in the central Plains.
