Severe flash flooding in southwest Oklahoma has resulted in one confirmed death, prompting authorities to advise residents to avoid driving due to dangerous road conditions. The Lawton Police Department reported a vehicle was submerged in standing water, complicating rescue efforts. A dive team was involved in the recovery, but the victim’s identity remains undisclosed while the investigation is ongoing. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt acknowledged the hard work of first responders conducting rescues due to the flooding and urged residents to remain vigilant and steer clear of flooded roads.
As conditions improved slightly on Sunday afternoon, officials in Walters, Oklahoma, urged residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate, as water levels were expected to rise again. Emergency management is actively securing sand and sandbags to support affected residents.
Further complicating weather conditions, extremely critical fire weather alerts are in effect across the Southwest and Rockies, impacting approximately 7 million people due to high winds and low humidity. Severe weather warnings stretch from Montana to Texas, with potential for storms producing winds up to 70 mph, large hail, and the risk of tornadoes overnight Sunday. By Monday, 36 million individuals in states from Texas to Michigan will be under severe weather alerts, with major cities like Minneapolis and Chicago in the potential storm path. The strongest storms are anticipated later in the afternoon, with risks including intense tornadoes and localized flash flooding. As the week progresses, the storm system will move eastward, affecting urban areas and maintaining a moderate risk level in parts of the Upper Midwest.
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