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Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in Texoma
(KTEN) – Heavy rainfall from severe thunderstorms swamped parts of Texoma with up to seven inches of rain in spots. Sulphur, Oklahoma hit the jackpot of 6.83 inches of rain over the past two days. Others were less fortunate with under 0.20 inches of rain being recorded in Bonham, Texas.
Silo returns to state softball tournament
SILO, Okla. (KXII) - Silo will return to the state slow-pitch tournament on Tuesday as they look to break through with a title in the spring. Silo has won a pair of state championships in fast-pitch. This year, they would like to add a championship in slow-pitch.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance to travel to Sulphur, Okla. to assist those hit by tornado
On Thursday Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will be sending a response team to Sulphur, Okalahoma. An EF-3 tornado ripped through the town Saturday night, destroying many of the downtown businesses.
Tornado destroys Sulphur’s historic downtown
The City of Sulphur said at least 75 homes and countless businesses were damaged during Saturday night’s tornado. On Monday, agencies from across the state said they were focusing on limiting access to the hardest hit areas which mostly focus on historic downtown Sulphur.
Best Ways To Help Oklahoma Storm Victims
So many Oklahomans want to help victims of the tornados, but some ways of helping are better than others. Emergency Management officials are warning against taking too many donated items to communities that aren’t equipped to handle them. The destructive force of a tornado is hard to wrap your...
Dickson Couple Hospitalized, In Critical Condition After Tornado Near Lake Murray
A Dickson husband and wife are at OU Medical Center in critical condition after their pickup truck was hit by a tornado near Lake Murray on Saturday night. Wayne and Lindy Baker were trying to reach their neighbor's storm cellar when a tornado hit their truck. Wayne's brother told News...
Sulphur Public Schools' bus fleet destroyed by tornado, district working to get students back to class
Sulphur Superintendent Matt Holder said in a community letter Sunday that Davis Public Schools provided two buses for Sulphur’s track team to attend regional competition Monday. In an interview with StateImpact, he said he is working to confirm transportation for students to finish the rest of the school year.
WHAT NOW? Red Cross tips on what to do after the disaster happens
As destruction from tornadoes and powerful storms ripped through Oklahoma and another round of weather lingering into the latest forecasts. Trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in Sulphur, Ardmore, Marietta, and across Oklahoma to help and support people affected by these storms, according to the Red Cross.
Carter Co. Man Rescues Brother, Brother's Wife After Truck Struck By Tornado
During Saturday night's severe weather, a Dickson couple were seconds from safety when their truck was struck by a tornado. Now, both of them face a long road of recovery after surviving severe injuries. Johnny Baker was on the phone with his brother Wayne, and Wayne's wife Lindy Baker as...
'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak
State lawmakers are surveying the damage and figuring out what they can do on the state level to help Oklahomans impacted by this weekend’s storms. Governor Kevin Stitt issued a state of emergency declaration for 12 counties, and state lawmakers are working to ensure emergency management across the state is fully funded.
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