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Sirens, lockdowns and tornadoes - violent weather in Okla City Metro by Bo Kociuba, www.Okla-OK.com

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Real Estate Agent with McGraw Realtors

Yukon, OK twister in front of my office - by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

It came with a vengence. Wild, powerful and violent weather with a twist...a lot of twisters that is.

The day of February 10th started pretty good - sunny and nice. We were expecting heavy storms  in the afternoon. But oh my, we didn't expect this kind of violence!

Just across from my office, Keller Williams Realty, just yards away, I could see this twister. It was coming toward me, dark, swollen, rotating and angry.

I took this picture and then ran to the safe room inside the office. This one was rotating very, very  low and we didn't know when at what moment it would make a touch down. Thankfully it didn't! It went farther North toward Edmond and took it's carnage there by destroying shopping centers and neighborhoods. February 10 hail in Oklahoma City by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

 Above: Twister just yards away from my office.

Another funnel was so close to my house, like quarter of a mile, we were watching it with our neighbors. I didn't take a picture because we were already in the underground shelter.

With this violent weather came huge amount of hail. From pea size to golf and baseball size. Winds were blowing over 60mph in Yukon which is on the West side of the Metro.The hail storm was pounding on the roofs and on cars. Braking the carvwindows and totalling the roofs. The sound was dreadful - like thousands of gun shots piercing the roof, windows and siding.

Schools were placed on 'lock-down' for over two hours. Loss of electircal power...Cars lost windshields, windows and we could see the dents on hoods.   Local hospital lost few windows...

February 10 hail in Oklahoma City by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

 

 

 

There was a lot of damage....

Those few hours felt like they were taken out of a twilight zone... by the grace of God we survived...

February 10 hail in Oklahoma City by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 That's how big the hail was....and it was everywhere

February 10 hail in Oklahoma City by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

Streets covered with hail

February 10 hail in Oklahoma City by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

Hail everywhere....covering everything like a blanket of snow....

February 10 hail in Oklahoma City by Bo Kociuba, Realtor

Northwest side of Oklahoma City....entrance to the Gaillardia neighborhood covered with hail...

 

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About the Author:

The above information was provided by Bo Kociuba, Realtor and a long time resident of Canadian County, Ok. As Broker’s Associate Bo helps people sell & buy homes in Oklahoma City Metro. She works together with her partner, Buster Elliott. .Bo and Buster are multi-million producers with over 50 years combined real estate experience. 

Bo loves photography and is an avid supporter of shooting sports. 

Bo@BestOklahomaHomes.com |405-812-1572.

We serve OKC Metro Areas: Yukon, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Tuttle, Blanchard, Edmond, Oklahoma City and Moore.

We specialize in Residential & Commercial Real Estate, Ranches & Recreational Land.

 

 

 

 

  

 

Comments (13)

Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Bo~ I am so glad you survived it ok and the twister jumped ahead!  We are experiencing heavy winds and rain on and off right now, but I am sure nothing like what you had!  Vickie

Feb 11, 2009 07:38 AM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Vickie - thank you for stopping by and stay safe!

Feb 11, 2009 07:39 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Bo, amazing pictures.  I will use these to let my clients know that hurricanes aren't so bad!  Hope you stay safe and sound.

Feb 11, 2009 08:02 AM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Bo:  That's amazing!  The force of nature...

Thank you for documenting this for us!

Feb 11, 2009 08:07 AM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Gabe - I don't like either one of them! Today is peaceful and quiet. Even the sun came out later...like nothing happend...

Mirela - that was a true force of an angry nature!

Feb 11, 2009 08:19 AM
Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Bo, those are some really incredible photos. Glad to hear you are ok.

Feb 11, 2009 11:54 AM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Dan and Amy - thanks for your kind words...and we are ok here...nice and quiet finally...

with smiles,

Bo

Feb 11, 2009 12:43 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Bo, I'm glad you are safe.  We got the very tip end of that storm with lightning and hail but nothing like what you got up in Oklahoma. Dramatic photos.

Feb 11, 2009 01:07 PM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Shirley - we definitely got our share of 'entertainment'... I am glad you are fine and safe girl!

Feb 11, 2009 01:12 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Bo, I grew up in Kansas in a house with no basement, but I never actually saw a funnel cloud.  Your photos are amazing!  I'd have been in the safe room and way to chicken to try to get a picture!

Feb 15, 2009 02:14 PM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Patricia - I would bet that you would be taking pictures just before closing the lid...lol...This twister was close to us but still far enough to be on the safe side...I wouldn't like to 'earn my stripes' in the chasing tornado dept..

 

Feb 15, 2009 02:28 PM
Everard Korthals
---Preferred Lifestyle Advisors--- - Lancaster, PA
Mountain Realty

WOW! That's the largest hail i've seen since the movie "the day after tomorrow". That's big enough to kill a person. You did a really really good job showcasing the weather there and i would'nt be surprised if you got a call from a local media reporter asking to use your story or pictures. Excellent job. I've heard good things about Oklahoma, but wow, that is a little scary :)

btw: Congrats on getting featured in brad's post about outside blogs. Thats' how i found this post as well.

Sincerely, victor

Mar 02, 2009 05:39 AM
Bo Kociuba
McGraw Realtors - Mustang, OK
Realtor - Mustang, Yukon & OKC Metro 405-812-1572

Victor...thanks for compliments...I guess a lot of us are used to this kind of weather her, and I don't mean that we are cavalier about it, no...but it is not any different than the hurracaines, floods etc...we treat it seriously but with caution expect the twisters to come with the season...

I didn't know that I was featured in Brad's post...LOL...thanks for letting me know...

With smiles, Bo

PS. I visited Lancaster county few years ago and it was absolutely beautiful and 'painterly' - ready to be 'copied' on canvas...loved it!

Mar 02, 2009 07:14 AM