
Two people died Wednesday after being swept in floodwaters as heavy rain struck Oklahoma and Texas, where around 16 million people were under high water alerts, officials said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A man in Pottawatomie County died after his vehicle was swept off a roadway around 12:30 p.m., and a sheriff’s deputy who tried to save him also became trapped in the water, the sheriff’s office said. Firefighters rescued the deputy.
Main Idea: Heavy rain caused deadly flooding in Oklahoma, where two people died and thousands were under flood alerts as roads and rivers overflowed.
Key Points:
Flooding in Oklahoma and nearby states can kill people, close roads, and disrupt commutes, deliveries, and small businesses.
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State law-enforcement agency that took visible monitoring and assistance actions during the flooding.
Local fire agency that rescued the passenger after the vehicle entered high water.
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