Oklahoma mom, teen daughter killed by monster tornado as Midwest braces for more deadly storms

An Oklahoma mom and her 13-year-old daughter were tragically killed when a horrific tornado ripped through the region Thursday night, devastated family members confirmed.

Jodie and Lexi Owens were found dead inside their van after a raging twister struck their vehicle while they were driving near State Highway 60 and County Road 2430 in Fairview around 10 p.m., according to a GoFundMe launched by their loved ones and multiple reports.

The 47-year-old mom of eight was on the phone with her kids warning them to take cover when the call suddenly dropped — and she was later reported missing, her grief-stricken family said in the fundraiser.

Harrowing footage captured by News 9 showed the mangled vehicle in a deserted field after the deadly storm apparently hurled it off the highway.

“Severe weather struck Major County last night and tragically claimed the lives of a mother and daughter,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a statement on X Friday morning.

“I am praying for the family as they grieve this tragic loss, as well as those impacted by the storms. More weather risks are expected across Oklahoma this weekend. Please stay weather aware and follow guidance from local officials to keep your family safe.”

Authorities are investigating the cause of their deaths, KOCO reported.

At least four tornadoes tore through western Oklahoma Thursday night, the National Weather Service reported, with storm chasers capturing terrifying footage of one monster twister barreling through the area.

On Friday afternoon, a “large and extremely dangerous” tornado slammed parts of southern Michigan, with multiple reports of major damage and injuries in Three Rivers, the National Weather Service said.

In Union City, Michigan, devastated residents flooded social media with photos of leveled homes, wrecked cars, debris and reports of “multiple fatalities” after another deadly twister hit the region.

Nearly 70 million Americans are under threat from severe weather this weekend, including possible tornadoes across the Central US, ABC News reported.

Tornado watches are in effect in six states – Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa.