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There have many numerous reports of damage from Barnsdall to northern Bartlesville after a confirmed tornado came through parts of north Tulsa, Osage and Washington Counties between 9:30-10:15 PM on Monday evening.

Most of the substantial damage in Bartlesville was around the HWY 75 and Tuxedo area.

As of 7:30 AM HWY 75 is closed in still both directions between Frank Phillips and the Dewey Casey's. Dewey PD is re-routing southbound drivers to HWY 123, which is open as normal. 

Washington County Undersheriff Jon Copeland said everyone needs to stay home so that crews can clean up and assess the damage.

There are numerous reports of damage to structures, roofs, fences and downed power lines.

As of 10:50 PM there were nearly 5,000 customers without power in the Bartlesville area, mostly on the eastern half of Bartlesville.

There were also reports of major damage in Barnsdall. There is one confirmed fatality with the storms, with reports of nearly 40 structures demolished. 

There is a reports of major damage on the east side of town. There is a triage center at the high school fieldhouse. 

Pawhuska Schools has opened its old gym for people effected to stay. 

B The Light Mission is open as a shelter in Bartlesville.

School has been cancelled for Tuesday in Bartlesville and Tri County Tech campuses, including the Early Learning Center.