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Severe Storms Cause Fatal Flooding and Tornado Damage Across Central U.S.

A powerful storm system has moved eastward after claiming three lives in Oklahoma, unleashing tornadoes, hail, and flash floods across multiple states over Easter weekend.

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Overview

  • Three fatalities, including a 12-year-old boy and his mother, were confirmed in Oklahoma due to flash flooding caused by torrential rains.
  • The storm system produced at least 17 tornado reports, with significant damage in south-central Oklahoma and Texas, and an EF-3 tornado confirmed in Nebraska earlier in the week.
  • Heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding, with some areas receiving up to 7 inches of rain, leaving roads submerged and causing numerous rescues in Moore, Oklahoma.
  • The National Weather Service warns of ongoing severe weather risks as the system moves eastward, with threats of EF-2 tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail in Arkansas and Missouri.
  • Travel disruptions persist, including flight delays at Dallas Fort Worth, while saturated ground conditions continue to heighten flood risks across the affected regions.