Heavy rains and deadly flooding struck Oklahoma on Saturday, April 26, leading to multiple road closures and localized damage as storms moved through the region.
The Lawton Police Department (LPD) reported one fatality after a person drove into standing water near 2nd Street and F Avenue in Lawton, one of the worst-hit areas. Authorities were unable to reach the vehicle in time, and an LPD dive team later recovered the victim.
Rainfall totals between 51 and 102 mm (2 to 4 inches) were reported across Oklahoma, submerging roads and causing multiple rivers to reach Action and Minor flood stages…