Flash floods hit Oklahoma City early Sunday, causing road closures and rescues. More than 9 inches of rain fell in some areas, prompting safety warnings.
Flash floods struck the Oklahoma City area, causing road closures and prompting emergency rescues after a slow-moving thunderstorm dumped nearly 10 inches of rain in 24 hours.Residents are urged to stay indoors and off the roads from Noble through Slaughterville and into Lexington as cars and homes are submerged in flood waters.Heavy rainfall across parts of Oklahoma City and Norman has marked Oklahoma City's seventh wettest day on record.
Stay safe, Cleveland County!'Newsweek reached out to the sheriff's office to inquire about reports of hospitalizations or casualties, however, they have not yet responded.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged people to avoid intersections due to extreme water levels, as troopers have already rescued several individuals in the metro area from flooded vehicles.
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