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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 National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for southeastern Canadian County, southeastern Logan County and Oklahoma County until 6:15 p.m. Between 1 to 3 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned areas and an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible as storms move through the area.
The Flood Watch covers most of the state, barring some counties in northwestern and southeastern Oklahoma, through at least Sunday afternoon.
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
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
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.
The Flood Watch covers most of the state, barring some counties in northwestern and southeastern Oklahoma, through at least Sunday afternoon.
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.
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.