Sulphur, Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath Survivor Stories

Exclusive coverage of the overnight tornado in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Join us as we delve into the heart of the devastation, showcasing the resilience of the community amidst chaos. Hear gripping firsthand accounts from survivors who braved the storm, sharing their harrowing experiences and tales of survival. Our comprehensive coverage includes on-site interviews, on the ground video immediately after the tornado touched down and aerial footage of the affected areas at first light.

[@GinaBoyd1986]

Came within 100 yards from our house. Were ok but please keep our community in prayers this is a horrible situation .....

[@JonathanPetramala]

Wow, I am glad you guys are ok!

[@Jagd_Adventures]

We’re a couple miles away, I drove thru that area this morning, what a scene

[@markeuringer8106]

Did you delete my comment?

[@sharksport01]

Where is everybody?

[@LyndaHarris-cj1vm]

So sorry but glad you’re ok ❤️

[@Swiftkai-zz1es]

Life is too short. Love your neighbours, hug your friends, keep your family close. In a blink of an eye it can be all gone.🙄

[@phyllis4714]

Amen to that

[@pierremckinney122]

Until a person is in a situation like this they don't understand how precious life is and much it mean to love and respect everyone. It's a shame it takes a tragedy to Make some people realize how to appreciate and respect life and each other

[@SharonStar62]

Amen...💖💖

[@bassangler73]

Something I had to learn the hard way!! I used to be a little tired or something and put off giving someone a phone call and then all of the sudden they are gone...Wise statement you made!!

[@bassangler73]

​@pierremckinney122 very true!!

[@leifjohnson617]

The people of Sulphur are in the hearts of all Americans. I hope your recovery is quick.

[@jameswalker7459]

Prayers from Plymouth UK

[@colleenfromsydney4194]

Thoughts and prayers from Australia.

[@Prepareforabetterworld]

How do people from different countries know about this? is our town and this tonado going that viral?

[@lookingupwithwonder]

Im in Western Australia ​@@Prepareforabetterworld

[@Prepareforabetterworld]

@@lookingupwithwonder oh wow, thats crazy

[@jhasselberger]

God Bless her. She has such a beautiful spirit. Probably traumatized a bit, but grateful.

[@michaelcurran1797]

This elderly lady is so calm and understands the calamity and accepts the situation with a great strong heart full of love and compassion they are alive and can go through this situation and redo their homes

[@JonathanPetramala]

She was so kind and has been through a lot

[@fluxvisionimagery]

@@JonathanPetramala "Elderly?"

[@fredtaylor9792]

I live in Oklahoma..... she is Oklahoma in a nutshell and that's a good thing.

[@robertpatric6652]

Referring to the first lady interviewed, I loved her responses, truly a person I’ love to be aquatinted with.

[@sharksport01]

That lady in the little brick insurance building hallway, I think she's going to be busy.

[@TAG77]

My heart goes out to all of them. The lady in the beginning of your vid is just heartwarming. She knows the meaning of life. It’s not about objects. It’s about family, those you love, and living. I’m so glad everyone is ok. It’s just awful what happened to Holdenville as well. My heart cries for the family that lost their baby.

[@JonathanPetramala]

She has a great outlook and is very kind. It was a pleasure to meet her for about 10 minutes this morning

[@Sunviewer338]

Great to her brag about how she's ok and everyone else isn't. Great outlook!

[@TAG77]

@@Sunviewer338 yes, I love her outlook. It’s the way I look at it. I got my dog, I got my family, I’m ok and they are and everyone I know is and the house is just a thing. What’s important is I’m here and god blessed me and everyone I know to be in the middle of three tornadoes in town. 🥰

[@SamAndFam311]

​@@Sunviewer338 I think that stick up your a$$ turned into the whole damn tree

[@kimmericle5819]

My family and I were in the Joplin tornado. I understand how you must feel today. It is numbing and utter shock trying to wrap your head around what just occurred. One thing we did not experience which you did is a night time tornado. I can’t imagine going through this in the dark. God bless each one and know that others are praying.

[@paulprigge1209]

You were totally wiped out I’m over by Hannibal North a bit. It was unreal what happened to you large area I believe we had people working down there R E C Missouri Baptist convention .

[@trinavasquez494]

I'm in Toledo,Oh and last summer we had an EF2 hovering over our corner of Toledo. No one saw it coming. No sirens. Families were outside, golfers were golfing. I saw my plants were flattened outside the window and thought, "Huh. Those are some straight line winds..." Hubby said, nope, Tornado! We don't have a basement, so we ran to the center of the house. If this was on the ground, a lot of people wouldn't be here. I can't imagine having to go through this in the dark. Safe recovery to all.

[@debramulcahy9979]

Prayers for Sulfer! No loss of life is a miracle.

[@oldrustycars]

"Sulphur", not Sulfer. Perhaps you should have prayed for the tornado to go away.

[@thejewelseal]

I'm pretty sure it was confirmed that there was 2 deaths which includes an infant but for that amount of destruction it truly is a miracle prayers for the recovery of the people in Sulphur

[@vickifarmer4409]

We were in the '79 tornado in Wichita Falls, Texas. We lost 43 people that day. Praying for Sulpher.

[@Spiritdove64]

4 people were killed during all the storms in oklahoma at that time

[@Spiritdove64]

@@oldrustycars prayer is by those who think they are doing something and actually aren't makes them feel like they have. its the sickest thing I read on line. God did this for me because Im special attitudes. They just can't see its for self gratification. No evidence of any god at all. Rub a genie lamp you get same results. nothing. :D

[@jackieharrison7073]

Praying for all victims of that Tornado, may the Lord guide them to a complete recovery and build up their lives again. Thanks for sharing that video. 🙏 ❤

[@anderstermansen130]

I also pretend to care, thought and prayers and blablabla and i invoke skydaddy, Jesus, Buddha, Thor and Odin and blablabla Do i get internet points now?

[@highlanderNC-mr8fe]

@@anderstermansen130what a callous person you are.

[@tracylewis1581]

Such a sad loss of history. I live in sulphur

[@JonathanPetramala]

Hope your friends and neighbors and family are ok. Sorry for your losses

[@khgriffi]

did you get hit by more than 1 tornado?

[@delores221]

I'm so sorry 😢 So much devastation! Your all in my thoughts and prayers❤

[@KathleenFlournoy-hu3pk]

Praying for everyone affected by these tornadoes.

[@Spiritdove64]

what point is in praying? god has a plan you want to change it?

[@bigfootking7395]

​@@Spiritdove64🤓🤓🤓

[@anderstermansen130]

I also pretend to care so i can get my share of internet points.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

@@Spiritdove64 Prayer gives you what you want/need from God, whether it is strength, courage, hope or anything else. God's plan for anyone does not mean he takes away our free will.

[@olegoat6226]

Terrible storms last night. We're about 25 miles NW of Sulphur. We had a couple of close calls, tornadoes touched down about 1/2 mile from us on both the east and west side. Prayers for all affected, especially the families of those that lost their lives in Holdenville.

[@maryoesterborg344]

Thanks for telling Sulfur’s story

[@JonathanPetramala]

I was so grateful that folks took the time to share.

[@rustyrussell3211]

Ryan Hall Y'all covered this on live stream last night, with chasers there. I watched from Oregon and knew when it was going to hit before it happened. Ryan gave good warning. I feel so bad for all these people all over that were effected.

[@trishspinazola287]

Praying for their continued strength to get through!

[@kathygoulden2925]

David Payne and his crew are the best in Oklahoma! No one does coverage better. RYAN HALL YA'LL is good too.

[@loganclark2647]

Whereabouts in Oregon? I’m from there living in Oklahoma. Unscathed in my little town.

[@fredtaylor9792]

I watch Ryan, Reed and Vince and Max Velocity. I'm in Tuttle Ok...... we have to stay prepared on days like yesterday. Those guys keep us better informed than local weather can.

[@matthewcarlton9500]

Ryan Hall and all his colleagues & staff do a PHENOMENAL job People critique his yearly income but the guy saves hundreds of thousands if not millions of lives on a daily to yearly basis. I wish he had 100 million+ followers on his channel as he's the best at what he does!! If Mr. Beast can accumulate over 65 million a year on KZbin then what Ryan Hall Ya'll earns (140,000) he deserves a nice chunk of change as well.

[@tishleigh7026]

Thank God you are still alive !!!❤

[@lagodifuoco313]

God is a fictional monster

[@gozardsmooth]

@@lagodifuoco313 God sent the tornado in the first place. Mammonites only care about themselves. Let their insurance be canceled. Only native americans should be allowed to live there.

[@oldrustycars]

Why didn't your god just not send the tornado? Your god didn't put you here to vote for Trump.

[@BidensTinks-vt5ho]

@@lagodifuoco313 GOD triggers you atheist....lmfao

[@BidensTinks-vt5ho]

@@oldrustycars GOD triggers atheist....lmfao FJB

[@Liz-zy4bj]

This first WOMAN is a gift...what a CALM BEAUTIFUL SOUL....God wants her HERE..to be LIGHT in the darkness...!!!...oh...BLESS HER..!!

[@Spiritdove64]

tell that to the families whos loved ones were killed that same day. I guess your god doesnt care about there loved ones. even a baby was killed..

[@shirleymiller4219]

You can’t replace everything. Memories. History. Gone for good.

[@JonathanPetramala]

Yes but at least people appeared to survive this one, but that history is hard to see in rubble.

[@texastea5686]

You can't REPLICATE everything that was lost, but you CAN rebuild and make new memories.

[@densershepherd4479]

@@texastea5686we never lose the eternal things that matter.

[@Spiritdove64]

memories are in your mind.. all things are impermeant. one day you will be dead and its over. so cherish now or do best in having a good life. be safe.

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Yes ma'am, He does indeed love you. And we love your spirit of gratitude and perspective.

[@UrielAurora6972]

God is with you Sulphur, Oklahoma. ❤🙏🇺🇲✨👑

[@haelynsmith]

Thank you

[@Spiritdove64]

if God had cared he would not have allowed it in the first place..

[@user-cz3ny2po8b]

Sulphur Oklahoma and its people are in my prayers God bless❤

[@user-cz3ny2po8b]

Hey thanks for the like I've seen the damage of tornadoes and it's hard God bless the people in the midwest man help the government stands up and give some help God bless

[@BidensTinks-vt5ho]

@@user-cz3ny2po8b biden don't care .....

[@pkh4340]

A woman of faith…. God bless you!

[@markeuringer8106]

Lots a bible thumpin going on here

[@BidensTinks-vt5ho]

@markeuringer8106 yes that's exactly what you need buttercup.

[@TheForbiddenOne55]

​@@markeuringer8106does this offend you?

[@Spiritdove64]

Faith is for those who have no good evidence..

[@mariahoward1347]

Blessings to the whole town, workers and volunteers ❤

[@andrewfoster259]

Sending love from the UK, truly devastating the power of a tornado 😪

[@Spiritdove64]

yes you guys dont get tornadoes I don't think

[@Psych-meems3]

I live in Oklahoma and last night was definitely a scary one. Thank you for covering this aftermath with respect for the people and the area. God bless the people of Sulpher, Marietta and, Holdenville as well as any others out in areas that received damage.

[@JonathanPetramala]

They deserve to have their stories told and I am just so glad they shared some with me so I can help show what happened to as big of an audience as I can. They need help to get back on their feet.

[@samlurie8958]

May The Lord strengthen them, heal their hearts, grant them peace in their minds to be able to endure and rebuild their lives. May the authorities and communities around them not fail them. What should we send?

[@anthonywithers6732]

Praying for the residents of this town! God bless 🙏

[@lisapardue4534]

Hearing the alarms going off in the background and seeing the total ruination of the town, somehow it brings me back to watching the footage of the towers in New York City being brought down. It’s haunting and devastating.

[@ohnoyce]

You just described the most concise definition of PTSD I’ve ever seen.

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

Same Israelis. You are being lead to see the truth.

[@bluespruce679]

Excellent coverage....Thank you. I'm praying for the town of Sulphur, OK....and, yes....I agree, a nighttime tornado has got to be terrifying....why does a tornado have to launch itself after dark? Prayers. 💜💙🕊💙💜

[@D.SML7]

اللهم لطفك ورحمتك وسلامتك وحفظك للعباد المستضعفين جميعا 😢

[@laurelgreenhalgh-lindvall1745]

I hope everyone is okay. We will pray for you guys and gals.

[@abbracia]

These residents are so brave! I wish them blessings in getting on with their lives but am just amazed at how strong they are anyway. Godspeed.

[@KYwx]

The "sound track" beeping noises comment really spoke to me. The beeping and banging of tin in the breeze is something that always seem to be present in these things.

[@walkingtrails7776]

Good job on some actual reporting ..God bless those people!

[@patmcclain5986]

Yes ma'am God does love you.❤

[@lagodifuoco313]

God is a fictional monster.

[@user-mk5pn5zm6i]

​@lagodifuoco313 you better hope you are right. I would rather live as if there is a God and find out there isn't, than to live as if there isn't and find out that there is.

[@Crowhillgal]

But God sent this their way. That's weird.

[@gozardsmooth]

If god loved you he would not have sent the tornado in the first place. they only seem to occur in hate filled states. So much evil in these towns.

[@joylanden6836]

Yes, amen ❤️

[@user-vp6gm3fm9e]

Wow, ty so much for your quiet calm voice, your periods of just silence. I really appreciate that you didn't talk all the way through your coverage, or raise your voice in any form. Excellent reporting. I watched Max Velocity along with over 9,000 others on KZbin and he live steamed for nearly 12 hours. We were all praying for everyone affected. I was trying to imagine, what Oklahoma would look like in the morning. At one point there were 33 severe ts warnings and 14 tornado warnings, simultaneously. It was incredible to witness just on radar and through Max's excellent reporting. He read off every tornado warning and watch. It was unfathomable to hear, one after another, after another. God bless alllll affected by these storms, past storms, and ones to yet come. Lord, ty for protecting so many souls. I highly recommend Max Velocity on KZbin. Professional, dedicated young man. I really liked this reporter too. Very well done. Prayers for everyone 🙏❤️

[@TN-rf7nt]

Max is a blessing to the entire country. For such a young man to have saved so many lives with his calm, clear, consistent, accurate, and quick judgment calls is truly impressive.

[@Becki40]

Prayers for the people of Sulfur from Ponca City, Ok. You all are in my prayers.

[@lightningjac5640]

Prayers for everyone down there, the victims as well as people responding to aid in search, rescue, and clean up efforts. 🙏 God bless you folks.

[@Rick-sh7qr]

Great reporting, Jonathan, keep up the great work, praying for all affected.

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you, I will and I appreciate your support!

[@madisonsummey647]

Praying for everyone ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@oldrustycars]

If praying actually did anything (it doesn't) then why didn't you pray for the tornado to go away?

[@BidensTinks-vt5ho]

@@oldrustycars lmfao, you demons try so hard to no avail buttercup

[@user-bs2ok3yv8i]

This is the American spirit! Thank God you survived and move forward...

[@Automedon2]

So sorry for all your losses folks.

[@taurusquweenn]

props to her for being so calm and seeking safety for their loved ones! How scary though!

[@adev3728]

One of the best coverage videos. It's very impactful seeing/hearing how terrible this was for all affected. Thankful for all who are safe and praying for all who suffered losses.

[@lissarodrigues8950]

She was saved because of her positivity! Both of the ladies understood the concept of life! If you try to protect it you loose it. They know the are here for reason not because they're special❤.

[@sandiwilson5376]

Prayers for everyone ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Spiritdove64]

my thoughts are for them but this prayer thing I wish I had a blocker. I may find one . Im sick of it. praying to beg a god to change its mind when its suppose to have some kind of plan and is in charge.. sounds like begging to me. no evidence it exists either.. oh well I give up now to look for a blocker.

[@patshallick6487]

God Bless & Protect 24/7.

[@PaulLoveless-Cincinnati]

I watched this on radar as it happened and saw the debris cloud directly over Sulphur. My heart sank but what a miracle no one perished.

[@davidhendricks1331]

Praying for the people of Oklahoma God be with us

[@rc3446]

Prayers for the people I'm from Tulsa. 🕊️🙏🕊️

[@ladyleo6457]

@rc3446. Pray 🙏🏾 for mercy and grace to OUR Father ..Remember Black Wall Street, innocent Indian blood shed all over Oklahoma and the USA. Jeremiah 30:23 Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.

[@joanharkin6540]

Prayers for everyone 🙏

[@billyghostal]

Thank you, Jonathan, for showing your hurt for this lovely little town and not reporting with a grin on your face like KOCO did.

[@JonathanPetramala]

I always try to bring empathy with each story bc I understand how lives and livelihoods have changed literally overnight

[@christinecanty5409]

A real nightmare. Poor people.

[@sandylipscomb7003]

God Bless this town and the people🙏

[@pamelahousley7543]

Sending prayers for all involved & affected

[@obsidianwing]

Thanks for telling the real Stories , your calm ,warm and empathetic interview Style gives people a better feeling talking like thy happy they can tell somebody they sadness what happened.

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you! I sincerely appreciate people taking the time to share their stories. I think they are important to share.

[@diannaa7462]

Oh my word…prayers for the people. I can’t imagine how difficult this would be. God help you all.

[@sandrabatiste4558]

Hope the people in Oklahoma will recover from that terrible storm. So sorry for their losses devastation.

[@carlavision6143]

My thoughts and prayers go out to all affected!

[@brendaquinones7232]

Prayers for all the people, animals so sorry. Again prayers for all. Continue to pray & keep your Faith. Only the Lord knows why✝️🇺🇸

[@edithchapman6651]

OMG...What a tragedy....I do not know how they cope...God Bless the people and the town

[@noneyabusiness1302]

An absolutely charming Main Street. Devastating

[@marybryant5215]

Oh, what a wonderful blessed spirit ❤️

[@pammcfadden9217]

Prayers for Sulphur ❤🙏

[@ZalandoBarnes]

Sorry to see all of this devastation and sending healing prayers to each of you. I am praying for the presence of God to continue resting there and that his helpers come to you speedily. ❤❤

[@JonathanPetramala]

🙏

[@frasersgirl4383]

I was praying all evening…..finally fell asleep…..grateful that there weren’t more folks taken….praying for all of them having to deal with this nightmare…..💔🙏💔

[@dorothysimpson4462]

God bless these people .

[@noneyabusiness1302]

I LOVE this town ❤❤❤🙏

[@debigates6096]

Being an Oklahoman means that even during the worst disasters possible, we stand strong, stand together and thrive…Oklahomas people will always be resilient.

[@user-dd1cf8jt9w]

God Bless All in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

[@donnahoffman3639]

Prayers for everyone in Sulpher. Watched Brandons stream last night. Thank God . Angels surround you.

[@jamesswanson1915]

Many prayers!!!

[@SlappyGolucky]

Oh my God I can't believe the devastation !

[@lindahollister5530]

Praying for all of you throughout the areas.

[@glamma77]

Thank you for your coverage!

[@JonathanPetramala]

I appreciate you watching!

[@michaelharper2339]

My heart and prayers go out to all who live in sulphur and all other areas hit by these storms!

[@amydavis4945]

Bless all of these people!! So much devastation in such a short time! That man talking at the end broke my heart when he was saying they were trying to watch the news for local weather... I just kept saying to the screen: "Ryan Hall, Y'all"!!! We were streaming on Ryan's KZbin channel all day and we warned Sulphur and everywhere else MANY minutes before these tornadoes struck - in some cases over an hour or more "lead time". I'm just so thankful that so many lives were spared - but also so sad because that little town has lost so much... businesses, jobs, **history,** and just a sense of security. I live in SW Oklahoma, so I understand. Prayers and peace be with you all! Thank you, Jonathan for this video. I hope you also have a chance to go to other places affected because I'm sure Sulphur is going to get ALL the "mainstream media" attention, while other places are completely over-looked.

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you, we try, we also haven’t slept since Friday night bc we were covering the tornadoes overnight so we are at the limit but definitely trying out best

[@handyman28635]

My heart goes out for this town and for the people having to deal with so much clean up and rebuilding.

[@Sully4Real]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼’s for everyone affected by those storms…

[@taurusquweenn]

Terrifying is an understatement. Seeing those vehicles being thrown around just nothing also shows you that your vehicle is one of the least safe spots to ever be in! Sending so much love to anyone affected. I just couldn't imagine.

[@SouthernOkie]

Thank you Jonathan for ur compassion in this horrific event.

[@sandramoore5769]

Wonderful praise report from lady ❤

[@MaryLucas-qe1dy]

Praying for everyone 🙏

[@darproud8570]

We're praying for you, Sulphur!!! Your town always has been and always will be near and dear to my family's hearts. We will never stop coming to your amazing town, filled with amazing people, history and beauty. God Bless You, Sulphur!!! Stay strong and Recover!! This Texan loves y'all.

[@edmundosoto2511]

Bless all those that have been affected by the tornado. I was happy to hear that everyone was ok . Prayers for Oklahoma.

[@KYwx]

Outstanding work guys!

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you kindly! I wanted to make sure to show the loss and the resilience of these folks but also to emphasize that they need a hand

[@steveo601]

Prayers to you guys!!! Your a great person, that’s why😊

[@Janer-52]

Having gone through the tornadoes that hit Wichita Falls last August, my heart goes out to these families. Don't cling to the trauma, you will heal. Be strong for each other.

[@tinachristine7966]

Sending so much love and prayers to you all , from Arkansas !! ❤❤😢😢

[@rubytuesday7653]

Great coverage . Thanks🦋

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-tc7nb4im1c]

Chorando com vocês aqui do Brasil, muito triste 😭😭

[@user-lf3zy5gz4o]

I was on KZbin looking for something to watch and I found a live feed by a guy who calls himself MAX VELOCITY doing a live feed and I am in Missouri so I clicked on it and this guy was reporting all of these tornados multiple ones and Sulphur had just got hit then south of there Mill Creek or Mill Valley? got hit twice I think. That guy was on the air for over 10 hours live reporting on this. Think about checking these types of people out when you need up-to-the minute info on storms! Sulphur has a nice website with great photos of what now is the past. Clean up, oh brother! Looking for people...what a trying ordeal. Godspeed to you folks! Thanks for the post I have been looking

[@JonathanPetramala]

Thank you!

[@louise7552]

I've never seen such devestation from a Tornado before. Praying for all you guys in Oklahoma. From Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️

[@ramshacklefarm9957]

I'm so sorry yall.

[@lindadobberstein2035]

Unbelievable and it just all happens so fast! 🙏for everyone affected!

[@johndezarn4303]

Thank you for sharing this, it really brings home the horror and truth as to why we need to heed warnings.

[@JonathanPetramala]

Absolutely! Thank you!

[@Liz11679]

Amen!! I'm glad she's well!! Prayers for everyone there!!

[@shooter478]

I was one of the chasers there and it was terrible I got out of my truck and said lives matter so

[@rarebreed-wj3ov]

In my area of Oklahoma 4-1-24 was the almost get in the bathtub 🛁 moment for me when tornadoes were hopping all over areas north of Tulsa. This is totally devastating everything is gone. Bartlesville stayed pretty clear last night except rain 40mph winds & lightning. Condolences i heard 2 died in this

[@SummerSun2468]

Also Sir thank you for showing this. Please stay safe prayers ❤❤

[@CWA69143]

Prayers to all affected by all those tornadoes!!! God bless and may God bless all of y'all to get back on your feet!!! Much love and many hugs from Southeast Texas!!!

[@manooch]

1:14 Isn't it amazing , she is in such a good mood

[@JonathanPetramala]

She is very level headed