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Historic Storms Leave Two Dead in Oklahoma as Flooding and Tornadoes Threaten Millions

Severe storms in the South and Midwest have caused deadly flooding, high-water rescues, and tornado reports, with further threats expected through Easter Sunday.

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Overview

  • A woman and a 12-year-old boy died in central Oklahoma after floodwaters swept their vehicle into a creek; a third passenger escaped with serious injuries.
  • Moore police reported dozens of high-water rescues and described the storms as a 'historical weather event' with unprecedented water levels and debris hazards.
  • Six states, including Texas, Arkansas, and Illinois, remain under flood watches, with warnings issued for tornadoes and additional rainfall into Sunday evening.
  • The Storm Prediction Center confirmed 16 tornado reports as of early Sunday, with meteorologists forecasting up to 5 inches of rain in isolated areas.
  • Emergency responders and federal agencies remain on high alert as saturated ground from earlier storms exacerbates the risk of further flooding and severe weather.