TULSA, Okla. — 2 News has crews around Green Country and is working to gather information after storms impacted the area.
2:45 a.m.
Washington County Emergency Management Update
- Areas hit hardest by this morning's apparent tornado are Dewey Avenue and 22nd Street, North of Tuxedo Boulevard and east of Highway 75.
- Significant damage has also been reported at Circle Mountain.
- No deaths have been reported, only minor injuries.
- Bartlesville, Dewey and Copan Fire Departments have rescued all people trapped at the Hampton Inn.
- PSO has crews working on downed power lines near Highway 75 and Tuxedo Boulevard.
- Lines are also down on Hillcrest Drive near Bartlesville High School and South Johnstone Avenue.
- Major damage has been reported to residential areas in northeast Bartlesville and medical facilities near Jane Phillips Hospital. Some roads will be closed in these areas.
- Multiple roads are closed due to fallen trees and other debris. PLEASE AVOID THESE AREAS.
- Bartlesville police are working 12-hour shifts until further notice.
- B the Light Shelter is offering shelter to anyone impacted by the storms.
1:00 a.m.
Barnsdall
Oklahoma State Police said Gilbert's Field House on Cedar Avenue in Barnsdall is safe for families searching for missing loved ones.
City of Bartlesville said no deaths have been reported, only minor injuries:
"Areas of Bartlesville hit the hardest are the area of Dewey Avenue and 22nd Street and, likely more significantly, north of Tuxedo Boulevard and east of Highway 75. Significant damage has also been reported at Circle Mountain.
No casualties have been reported. Only minor injuries have been reported.
Bartlesville Fire Department, Dewey Fire Department, and Copan Fire Department responded to trapped individuals at Hampton Inn. All have been rescued.
PSO has crews working on downed power lines in the area of Highway 75 and Tuxedo Boulevard. Lines are also down on Hillcrest Drive near Bartlesville High School and South Johnstone Avenue. PLEASE AVOID THESE AREAS.
Major damage has been reported to residential areas in northeast Bartlesville and to medical facilities near Jane Phillips Hospital. Some roads will be closed in these areas.
Multiple roads are closed due fallen trees and other debris.
Bartlesville police are working 12-hour shifts until further notice.
B the Light Shelter is offering shelter to anyone affected by the storm."
Storm Damage in Welch
12:30 a.m.
Sheriff Eddie Virdin with the Osage County Sheriff's Office confirmed one person was killed after storms hit Barnsdall late Monday evening.
Virdin also confirmed multiple injuries.
12:00 a.m.
Anyone who needs help in the aftermath of the Barnsdall tornado can go to the Pawhuska High School gymnasium.
It is opening all of its doors. You can donate water, blankets, clothes, snacks and any supplies at the high school.
Assistant Superintendent, Beverly Moore told 2 News if anyone needs a place to stay, they are more than welcome.
11:30 p.m.
The Barnsdall Nursing Home posted on Facebook that the facility took a direct hit in this storm and asked for prayers.
2 News Brodie Myers is near Barnsdall getting updates on damage and injuries:
Storm Damage in Bartlesville
Washington County Emergency Management reports both lanes of HWY 75 are blocked due to debris.
- GALLERY: Bartlesville Tornado Damage
Outages
- Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative: 455 homes
- PSO: 8,547 outages
9:54 p.m.
A suspected EF2 or EF3 tornado hit Barnsdall, the second time the town got hit this season, damage is being reported.
9:45 p.m.
Washington County Emergency Management confirmed a suspected tornado near Onion Prairie Road and Highway 123.
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