News On 6 has confirmed that the couple killed during the storms on Friday night were Todd and Becky McClellan of Beggs.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-3 tornado struck near Beggs on March 6, causing significant damage to homes and schools.
The McClellans lived near Alt U.S. 75 and Grimes Road, where at least four homes were hit by the tornado. Their family created an online fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses.
Neighbor David Henderson said he and his wife live just down the road, where their roof was torn off while they were inside.
Tornadoes that swept through parts of Oklahoma overnight left families assessing damage Saturday, including one Beggs couple who says they had only seconds to take cover before their home was torn apart.
March 7, 2026 06:23 PM
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Survey teams with the National Weather Service determined the tornado had winds between 135 and 140 mph.
The storm damaged numerous homes and buildings, including Beggs Public Schools, which canceled classes for the week. Emergency crews and volunteers have been in the area since Friday evening, clearing debris and helping residents begin recovery efforts.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado near Beggs that killed two people and caused significant damage, while a separate EF-2 tornado was also reported in Rogers County the same night.
March 9, 2026 07:29 AM
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