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Severe Weather Threatens Southern U.S. During Record Memorial Day Travel

Tornadoes, flash flooding, and thunderstorms disrupt holiday plans as 45.1 million Americans travel domestically.

Numerous trees were uprooted at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, during a storm May 24, 2025.
Heavy rains and constant thunderstorms led to flash flooding and difficult driving.
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Overview

  • The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, with heavy rainfall expected through Memorial Day.
  • Flash flooding has already been reported in areas such as Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Branson, Missouri, with up to 4 inches of rain forecasted in some locations.
  • Severe thunderstorms bring risks of 60-75 mph wind gusts, hail up to two inches in diameter, and potential tornadoes across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley.
  • AAA predicts a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this holiday weekend, increasing risks of travel disruptions.
  • The National Weather Service advises extreme caution, particularly at night, and warns drivers to avoid flooded areas as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.