Massive Enid, Oklahoma Tornado Recorded in Wild Airplane Video: 'Nuts'
A man filmed two videos of the massive Enid, Oklahoma, tornado from an airplane, and they're wild.
"Flying past the #storms that just hit #Enid Oklahoma. Nuts," Ben Levine wrote on X on the evening of April 23, sharing a jaw-dropping video from the air.
Levine's video shows the massive storm looming in the distance. He added, "For those wondering, I was on @Delta 1719 from SEA to JFK. Our route went wayyyyy south to Oklahoma to go around the line of storms. As we turned around them, I got this incredible view of the Enid storm. Pilots did a great job and the flight was actually pretty smooth."
The Airplane Passenger Declared the Tornado Video From the Airplane 'Nuts'
Flying past the #storms that just hit #Enid Oklahoma. Nuts. pic.twitter.com/0KCEkcQHTw
— Ben Levine (@BenLevine_) April 24, 2026
Levine, who describes himself as a marketing leader, also posted a second video and wrote, "Here’s another video of the #Enid storm (taken right before the one I posted earlier). It’s crazy to know what looks so beautiful from the air is clearly so horrifying on the ground."
Here’s another video of the #Enid storm (taken right before the one I posted earlier). It’s crazy to know what looks so beautiful from the air is clearly so horrifying on the ground. pic.twitter.com/vAPzcNsRbu
— Ben Levine (@BenLevine_) April 24, 2026
Levine added that he arrived safe. "And for anyone wondering…we finally landed at JFK safe and sound after that epic detour from Seattle. Thanks for getting us here safely, @Delta," he wrote.
He also insisted the videos were real. "You can be sure it’s very real. I’m still on the plane," he wrote on X. He also wrote that the city with the lights was Tulsa. "Tulsa. We were east of the storms when I filmed this looking back northwest," he added.
When another passenger asked whether the flight was turbulent, he responded, "Shockingly not. You can see in the video…just some light wobbles." He said the videos were filmed around 8 p.m. CT.
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"Flying over there was terrible... The tornado was incredibly powerful. Is everyone alright? Please be careful," a woman responded.
The Enid Tornado Caused Damage & Injuries
What happened on the ground? "About a dozen people were injured when Gray Ridge Estates in southern Enid was hit by a tornado Thursday night, April 23, 2026. No fatalities," wrote Enid News.
Still, it was a scary scene. "Some people were pulled from the debris in Gray Ridge by Enid Police Department officers, who were the first to reach the scene," Enid News added.
Videos also captured the massive twister heading toward Vance Air Force Base.
"Earlier this evening, a tornado impacted Vance Air Force Base. We are currently conducting accountability procedures to ensure all personnel are safe and accounted for. Base leadership is assessing the installation to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the safety of facilities and infrastructure," the base wrote on Facebook. "We are coordinating closely with local officials and emergency responders. Additional information will be released as it becomes available."
????#BREAKING: Watch as additional footage from earlier during the Tornado Emergency shows a violent tornado passing dangerously close to multiple people filming as it strikes near or at Vance Air Force Base in Enid Oklahoma. Dozens of reports indicate numerous buildings have been… pic.twitter.com/PzIvN80qSn
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) April 24, 2026
MyNBC5 reported that the tornado was "massive" and caused damage to homes. A statement from the city indicated that search and rescue efforts were underway in Enid to see whether anyone else was hurt.
"Structures were hit as a large tornado moved near Vance Air Force Base in Garfield County. Other homes and buildings in the area are also being impacted. Debris covered the area as the tornado ravaged it," that station reported.