A weeks-long stretch of unrelenting rain has brought historic flooding to Oklahoma, breaking rainfall records, sweeping away vehicles, damaging homes and schools, and taking multiple lives. As April ended and May began, the state faced a natural disaster of significant scale, affecting nearly every corner of the state, from the Oklahoma City metro to smaller towns like Lexington, Pauls Valley, and Waurika.
Wettest April on Record Fuels Widespread Flooding
Oklahoma City recorded 12.5 inches of rain in April, the highest ever for the month and surpassing a 77-year-old record. Storms brought flash flooding to roads, schools, businesses, and neighborhoods. Water rescues became routine, and dozens of communities remain in recovery mode…