At least one dead after tornado hits Barnsdall, damaging homes

One of the areas hardest hit by Monday night’s severe weather is Barnsdall in Osage County, northwest of Skiatook.

There is at least one confirmed death from the tornado that struck the Barnsdall area.

Osage County Emergency Management reports that the tornado that hit there damaged 30 to 40 homes. Many people in the city were displaced due to this extensive damage.

The Barnsdall nursing home was badly damaged, with part of the roof collapsing. Staff reported that all residents there were uninjured.

Residents were moved to emergency shelters and the home was busy notifying family members.

There are road closures across Barnsdall as emergency crews work to keep people out of the hardest hit areas.

News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn is live with updates in Barnsdall Tuesday morning.

Open emergency shelters:

B the Light Mission in Bartlesville said their mission is open for shelter. This location is located at 219 North Virginia.

The women’s building at the Pawhuska Fairgrounds will also be open to all displaced residents. The exhibition center is located at 320 Skyline Dr.