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Several videos from Oklahoma City emerged, showing intense flooding amid a National Weather Service (NWS) alert
More Oklahomans are jumping to action to help neighboring states recover from deadly flooding, and it's not just in central Texas.
Multiple roadways are flooded across the Oklahoma City metro area on Saturday as severe storms bring heavy rainfall across the state.North Kelley Ave near West
The team's journey caught the attention of USA Softball of Texas, which honored them with special "Kerrville Strong, Texas Strong" shirts. The organization praised the team's "incredible determination and perseverance," noting that their "grit and heart reflect the true spirit of Texas softball."
Flooding is the deadliest natural disaster facing Oklahomans, a threat far greater than tornadoes. In the United States, flooding kills an average of 103 people a year. Tornadoes, however, caused 48 deaths on average during the same period, according to the National Weather Service.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Oklahoma is sending additional resources to Texas and New Mexico following floods in the both states.
Devastating Fourth of July flooding leads Oklahoma Task Force 1 to extend mission in Texas and New Mexico, shifting from rescue to recovery. Details on their challenging operations and relentless dedication.
Oklahoma provides emergency aid to flood-hit New Mexico and Texas, with Governor Stitt and OEM deploying teams and resources.
Oklahoma storms can flood roads quickly, but also low lying homes and apartments. Dianna Daugherty, who lives in an apartment in NW Oklahoma City, called News 4 as
Along with a flooding risk, storms could produce isolated 50-60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. The tornado risk is extremely low because of a cold front boundary to our north and a couple of outflow boundaries. Joseph says the tornado index for the severe weather risk zone is 1 out of 10.
Oklahoma City sends a team to aid Texas in flood response efforts through the EMAC agreement, ensuring swift water rescue capabilities.