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A multi-day sequence of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks occurred in the United States from April 23–28, 2026. This event followed an active pattern of severe weather in mid-April, including a widespread tornado outbreak across the Midwestern United States on April 17. On April 23, an enhanced risk for severe weather forecast was issued by the SPC for portions of eastern Kansas and northern Oklahoma, and strong tornadoes possible along a dryline in Oklahoma. Multiple tornado watches and warnings were issued during the afternoon and evening, and a tornado emergency was issued for southern Enid, when an EF4 tornado caused extreme damage to multiple houses and other structures on April 23, injuring 1 person. A moderate risk of severe weather was issued on April 25 for portions of Oklahoma and Texas. That evening, a high-end EF2 tornado tracked through portions of Runaway Bay, Texas, completely destroying one home and heavily damaging multiple others, killing one person and inflicting numerous injuries. In Runaway Bay, 1,690 people were left without power and 248 are without power in Springtown. Twenty families were left displaced by the tornadoes. On April 28, another moderate risk of severe weather was outlined for portions of North Texas. That evening, an EF3 tornado tracked through portions of Mineral Wells, Texas, destroying warehouses and significantly damaging several homes. Five people were injured, two of whom were hospitalized. Overall, 101 tornadoes were confirmed from this outbreak sequence and resulted in three deaths, one that was tornadic and two that were related to non-tornadic impacts. At least 16 people were injured.