The storms caused "extensive damage to residential and commercial properties," and knocked down power lines, traffic lights, and trees throughout the area, the fire department said. By Sunday night, more than 17,000 people were without power — down from the nearly 82,000 people left in the dark Sunday morning, according to poweroutage.us.

Severe weather swept across portions of Oklahoma late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, leaving behind widespread damage and numerous injuries in the Oklahoma City metro after several tornadoes touched down.