Remembering Deadly Sand Springs Tornado 7 Years Later

Friday marks 7-years since an EF-2 tornado tore through Sand Springs and West Tulsa. The tornado was on the ground for 10-miles with wind speeds reaching 135MPH. One person died, 30 more were injured and dozens of homes were destroyed. Chief meteorologist Travis Meyer remembers the dangerous storm.

Friday, March 25th 2022, 4:19 pm

By: David Prock, Brian Dorman, News On 6, Travis Meyer


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Friday marks 7-years since an EF-2 tornado tore through Sand Springs and West Tulsa. The tornado was on the ground for 10-miles with wind speeds reaching 135MPH. One person died, 30 more were injured and dozens of homes were destroyed. Chief meteorologist Travis Meyer remembers the dangerous storm.

David Prock

David Prock is a digital content producer for Griffin Media and is a regular contributor to both News9.com and NewsOn6.com.

Brian Dorman

Brian Dorman anchors News On 6 at 4 p.m. on CBS and 9 p.m. on the Tulsa CW for the #1 TV station in Tulsa. Brian’s talent as an anchor/reporter was recognized with two Emmy awards

Travis Meyer

Travis Meyer joined the News On 6 Weather Team in 2005, bringing more than 30 years of meteorology experience and a passion to protect Green Country. You can watch Travis during the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts and whenever severe weather strikes.

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