Oklahoma, Flash Flood
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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.
Oklahoma provides emergency aid to flood-hit New Mexico and Texas, with Governor Stitt and OEM deploying teams and resources.
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."
The Flood Watch covers most of the state, barring some counties in northwestern and southeastern Oklahoma, through at least Sunday afternoon.
TFD released new details on Oklahoma Task Force 1's Texas mission as Governor Stitt sent a 10-person crew to New Mexico after devastating flooding.. 2 News Oklahoma's Braden Bates shares more.
Experts say Camp Mystic’s requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood insurance, to lower the camp’s insurance premiums or to pave
Captain Matt Bell of the Tulsa Fire Department, who is the coordinator for Oklahoma Task Force 1 that is deployed in Texas communities facing devastating flood
For flood readiness, this includes things like keeping drains, gutters and downspouts clear of debris, and knowing if you live in an area prone to flooding. You can look up your address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to find out if you live, work or travel in a flood zone.
Much of Oklahoma saw heavy, soaking rain from storms that tracked across the state Saturday morning and throughout the day and the flood risk continues Sunday.>> Go to the KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go | Subscribe to KOCO 5's YouTube channelSign up for our NewslettersKOCO 5 Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane said much of the state remains under a flood watch through Sunday evening.
A large portion of Oklahoma is under a flood watch through Sunday evening and several counties are under a Flood warning on Saturday.At the time of publication
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.