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Oklahoma Flooding Claims One Life as Storms Shift Toward Northern High Plains

Floodwaters in Lawton are receding, but cleanup continues while severe weather risks intensify across Montana and the Dakotas.

Vehicle trapped in flood waters in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 26, 2025
Heavy rain in Southwest Oklahoma has prompted severe flooding in the area on April 26, 2025.
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Overview

  • At least one fatality was confirmed in Lawton, Oklahoma, after a vehicle was submerged in floodwaters on April 26, according to local authorities.
  • Heavy rainfall of 2–4 inches led to flash flooding, road closures on I-44, and voluntary evacuations in Turtle Creek and Garden Village.
  • Emergency responders conducted multiple boat rescues as floodwaters entered homes and businesses in the region.
  • Floodwaters have begun to recede in Lawton, allowing key routes like I-44 to reopen, but cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing.
  • The storm system is now advancing into the Northern High Plains, bringing risks of high winds, large hail, and tornadoes to Montana and the Dakotas overnight.