Enid tornado rated EF-4 after hitting Vance AFB

The National Weather Service has officially rated the tornado that struck near Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, as an EF-4, with estimated wind speeds between 170 and 175 mph. The powerful storm caused confirmed damage to the base's perimeter structures, downed electrical lines, and tore industrial fencing, leaving the base without power and closed to non-essential personnel. This rating confirms the severity of the tornado that directly impacted the military installation.