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Tornado Destroys Homes in Hammon

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h12bAt least five homes have been destroyed and other structures damaged by a tornado that struck the town of Hammon in west-central Oklahoma.


The county barn on the south side of Hammon was destroyed, and the roofs of several houses were blown off.  Power lines were also down in the area.

The storm first set down near Elk City, about 110 miles west of Oklahoma City, then traveled across open countryside before reaching Hammon.

Charles and LaCindra Carpenter, who live near Hammon, watched the storm and shot these photos as it approached.  For the video please click here now.h2ch6bh7bh1b

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