100 Tornadoes Ravage Plains: States Declare Emergency, Seek Federal Aid

April 29, 2024
100 Tornadoes Ravage Plains: States Declare Emergency, Seek Federal Aid
  • A series of supercell thunderstorms resulted in approximately 100 tornadoes across the southern and central Great Plains.

  • The tornado outbreak caused significant damage and fatalities in Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, with Oklahoma being particularly hard-hit.

  • Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for 12 counties, and President Joe Biden has offered federal support.

  • The tornadoes included at least three EF3 tornadoes, with wind speeds reaching between 136-165 mph, severely impacting areas like Sulphur, Oklahoma.

  • The Oklahoma Price Stabilization Act has been activated to prevent price gouging following the disaster.

  • Governors of Nebraska and Iowa are seeking federal assistance to cope with the extensive damage caused by the tornadoes.

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