Multiple state agencies coordinating response to overnight severe weather damage

The Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated as flooding, severe weather, and storm damage continue to impact communities across the state.

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced Sunday that it is working closely with emergency managers and multiple state agencies, including the National Weather Service, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation, and Oklahoma National Guard, to coordinate ongoing response efforts.

Fatalities Reported in Moore

Two lives were lost in the City of Moore due to floodwaters overnight. Moore police confirmed the deaths of an adult woman and a 12-year-old boy after flash flooding swept through the area.

Flood Watches Remain in Effect

A Flash Flood Watch remains active through Sunday as heavy rainfall is expected to continue, particularly in eastern Oklahoma. Additional flooding is likely, and forecasters say severe weather could persist into the evening hours.

Damage and Power Outages Across the State

Storm-related damage has been reported in more than a dozen counties:

1. Atoka County: Roadway washed out at Chicken Fight Rd. and S. Carr Pen Rd..; tree and building damage reported.
2. Hughes County: Two homes were damaged in Spaulding.
3. Love County: One home in Courtney was significantly damaged; damage to barns, powerlines, and other structures.
4. Marshall County: Six homes were damaged, along with widespread tree and utility line damage.
5. Murray County: Multiple roads closed; one home struck by lightning.
6. Pontotoc County (Ada): Widespread damage, including roof damage at a Quality Inn, the North Hills Center, and an overturned semi. Two people were injured and transported to hospitals. Multiple volunteer fire departments and Mercy EMS assisted with the response.

Numerous road closures have been reported across Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Cherokee, Jefferson, Johnston, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, and Washington counties. Emergency crews also responded to multiple water rescues overnight.

At the height of the storm, more than 9,000 power outages were reported statewide. As of Sunday afternoon, around 3,300 customers remain without power, primarily in Carter, Marshall, and Pontotoc counties.

Shelter Opened in Ada

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center (400 S. Rennie) for residents displaced by the storms.

Residents Urged to Report Damage

To aid in recovery efforts, OEM is urging anyone affected by the storms or flooding to report property damage at damage.ok.gov. The online survey allows residents to report damage to homes, businesses, or agricultural property and helps emergency managers coordinate resources and recovery aid.

Dial 211 for Non-Emergency Help

Oklahomans needing non-emergency disaster or health and human services can dial 2-1-1 anytime. Residents are reminded to only use 911 for emergencies.

As severe weather continues to affect the state, officials urge all residents to remain alert, follow updates from trusted weather sources, and avoid flood-prone roadways.