EF2/EF3 Tornado - Claremore, OK May 2024

The EF2 and EF3 tornadoes that struck Claremore, Oklahoma in the late hours on May 25, 2024, caused widespread power outages, downed trees and power lines - including business and residential destruction to the city and surrounding areas of the county.
The hardest hit residential areas east of Claremore, including an RV park and neighborhoods extending to S. 4250 Road, suffered severe damage and total loss of property.
The tornadoes left a path of devastation for miles, leaving residents and emergency responders to assess and begin the process of recovery and rebuilding.
As of June 24, 2024, after city and county officials/crews have been hard at work in the aftermath of the tornado, hauled away approximately 6,000 dump truck loads of green waste debris.
The sheer volume of debris underscores the extensive damage caused by the tornadoes.
The high volume of debris removed highlights the significant damage caused by the tornadoes, as well as a commitment of officials and a network of supportive entities such as emergency responders, city and county employees, Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma Emergency Management, Red Cross, Tulsa Police Department’s IMT, GRDA, Verdigris Valley Electric, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Drone Pilot Anthony First, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and additional organizations- ranging from those offering public assistance to those aiding in the restoration of utilities.
Many more, mostly unsung, have played a vital role in the post-tornado recovery efforts.
Nonprofit organizations (like Mercy Chefs, Eastern Hills Baptist Church, LOH, Jerzy and Joey's Hungry Paws and more) and concerned citizens who provided aid to the affected individuals also contributed to the united support of cooperation that has proven essential in tackling the challenges by ensuring efficient deployment of assistance and resources were provided to those requiring help.
A mere “Thank You” does not sufficiently express the gratitude for the tireless efforts and invaluable assistance in the aftermath of this disaster.
Areas in the video include the City of Claremore (damaged utility infrastructure, residential/business damages/loss), District 1 (residential damages/loss, downed power poles/trees), and District 3 (mostly downed trees with minimal property damage.)
Photos, video and content created by Diana Dickinson, Rogers County Public Information Officer.