US Edition2 dead as slow-moving storms flood roads across Oklahoma and Texas
- Two people died in Oklahoma on Wednesday after vehicles were swept away by floodwaters caused by slow-moving thunderstorms flooding roads in Oklahoma and Texas.
- Heavy rains and severe storms that began April 19 led to widespread flooding and road closures, prompting Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to declare a state of emergency for multiple counties.
- Authorities rescued numerous drivers from flooded areas including Lexington and highways in Pottawatomie and Lincoln counties, while Oklahoma City set a new April rainfall record of 11.94 inches.
- Severe thunderstorms led to widespread flight cancellations and delays at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field, while the National Weather Service issued warnings about an ongoing elevated threat of flash flooding through early Thursday.
- These floods and storms increased risks across the south-central U.S., causing fatalities and infrastructure disruptions that may require federal assistance to support recovery efforts.
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Oklahoma severe weather leads to nine deaths and ongoing coordination efforts, says authorities
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Recent severe weather in Oklahoma has led to nine deaths as severe weather moved throughout the state, says State agencies. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management on Friday released the latest situation update regarding flooding and severe weather impacting the state. The State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated due to ongoing flooding and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) cont…
2 dead in flooding in Oklahoma as downpours hit region
Two people died Wednesday after being swept in floodwaters as heavy rain struck Oklahoma and Texas, where around 16 million people were under high water alerts, officials said.A man in Pottawatomie County died after his vehicle was swept off a roadway around 12:30 p.m., and a sheriffs deputy who tried to save him also became trapped in the water, the sheriffs office said. Firefighters rescued the deputy."Tragically, despite every effort made, th…
Drivers Drown In Oklahoma Flash Flooding - Videos from The Weather Channel
Slow-moving storms led to tragedy in Oklahoma on Wednesday. At least two people died in Pottawatomie and Lincoln counties as heavy rain overwhelmed roads and neighborhoods. Shelters were opened in the city of Lexington and Comanche County as floodwaters pushed into homes. Watch this video for the latest. - Videos from The Weather Channel
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