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.
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.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Oklahoma is sending additional resources to Texas and New Mexico following floods in the both states.
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
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.
Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management announced the state is sending more resources to help with the flood recovery efforts in Texas and New Mexico.
The resolution accuses Fire Chief Joel Baker of being slow to deploy mutual aid to Kerr County during the deadly July 4 flood.
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."