Flash flooding in southwest Oklahoma has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting authorities to advise residents to avoid the roads as severe weather warnings remain in effect. The Lawton Police Department reported that a vehicle was seen driving into standing water, hindering emergency responders’ efforts to reach it. The investigation surrounding the victim’s death is ongoing, with a dive team assisting in the recovery. The victim’s identity has yet to be disclosed, and local officials have communicated that water levels began receding in some areas by Sunday afternoon.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt praised first responders for their continuous water rescues amidst the flooding and cautioned citizens to remain vigilant when navigating flooded roads. Further south in Walters, the Cotton County Emergency Management issued a notice urging residents in flood zones to evacuate, as water levels were expected to rise through mid-Sunday.
In addition to the flooding in Oklahoma, vast regions across the Southwest and Rockies are experiencing critical fire weather conditions due to high winds and low humidity. Approximately 7 million people in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas are affected. Severe weather threats extend from Montana to Texas, with storm potential including winds up to 70 mph and large hail, possibly leading to tornadoes overnight on Sunday. On Monday, 36 million people from Texas to Michigan will be at risk, including large cities like Minneapolis and Chicago. As the storm front moves east, localized flash flooding may occur with a gradual reduction in severe weather risks by Tuesday, affecting states such as New York and Indiana.
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