High Waters Close Roads In Sequoyah County

Multiple roads were closed Sunday morning due to high waters in Sequoyah County.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, east and westbound lanes of I-40 near Sallisaw were closed due to high waters. Those roads were reopened just before 1:00 p.m. Sunday.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said US 64 is closed between Sallisaw and Muldrow.

The emergency manager said there were several rescues overnight due to high waters.

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ODOT also said State Highway 31 was closed one mile west of McCurtain in Haskell County but reopened before 1:00 p.m.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid any and all flooded areas.