Last Thursday, the most powerful tornado of 2026 hit Enid, Oklahoma, causing EF4 destruction with wind speeds reaching 175 mph. Forty residences were obliterated, and operations at Vance Air Force Base were halted due to structural damage. The tornado touched down for 29 minutes and has been confirmed as the strongest tornado in the United States this year. This catastrophic event occurs amidst a 2026 tornado season that has already recorded over 430 confirmed tornadoes, marking one of the most active periods in decades.
