As Oakville's population grew, the town saw the establishment of various businesses, including a grain elevator in 1898, a drainage tile operation, and the Neff ]]Washing Machine]] Company.

In one instance, local churchgoers pushed for the prosecution of individuals like Harvey West, a barber, and Rufus Williams, a grocer, for working on Sundays.

Constable John D. Oaks enforced these laws, leading to fines and arrests as part of an effort to restore Sunday as a day of rest.

Oakville remains an unincorporated community with a population of around 200 people, maintaining its small-town charm while continuing to depend on agriculture for economic stability.

[14] Survival stories emerged from the wreckage, such as one of a family whose house was lifted into the air, leaving them sitting on the floor while the walls and roof were torn away.

Other bizarre reports included a child being found dead half a mile from where the storm had taken them, and a chicken being dashed to pieces with its entrails scattered.

The survivors faced significant challenges, as many were left homeless and without food or clothing, while efforts to rebuild were slow due to limited resources.