Flash Flood, Oklahoma
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A flash flood warning was issued Saturday afternoon for much of the OKC metro, with multiple roadways flooded in the area.
Several videos from Oklahoma City emerged, showing intense flooding amid a National Weather Service (NWS) alert
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
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.
On Friday, officials with the Oklahoma City Fire Department announced that they and the Oklahoma City Police Department would be sending more resources to help with search and recovery efforts in Texas.
Oklahoma City sends a team to aid Texas in flood response efforts through the EMAC agreement, ensuring swift water rescue capabilities.
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UPDATES: Flooding hits parts of Oklahoma hard; storms possible later10:51 p.m. Tuesday Update: I-35 northbound at I-44 in Oklahoma City is shut down due to flooding. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged drivers who have to get out to be cautious, reduce their speeds ...
Federal cuts to FEMA's BRIC program have halted funding for flood prevention projects in Moore and Norman, prompting local leaders to seek alternative funding sources.
Both swift water rescue teams deployed Saturday to aid in ongoing search and rescue efforts and recovery operations. The members of the Oklahoma emergency management department deployed Sunday to work at the Texas State Operations Center to assist in coordinating additional resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.