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Easter weekend storms: Flooding, tornadoes lead to tragedy in Oklahoma and Texas; child among two killed

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11 months ago

April 20, 2025

Easter weekend storms: Flooding, tornadoes lead to tragedy in Oklahoma and Texas; child among two killed

Severe weather ravaged sections of Oklahoma and Texas, killing a woman and a 12-year-old boy over Easter weekend, Fox Weather reported.

In Ada, Oklahoma, buildings were damaged and trees were uprooted due to a suspected tornado.(X@KyleStormChaser)

Two cars became stuck in floodwaters and one was washed under a bridge on Saturday night at approximately 9 pm local time, according to the Moore Police Department in Oklahoma. In a statement, police called the flooding a “historical weather event”, citing the numerous high-water incidents that occurred throughout the city.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victims,” they added, thanking authorities for their assistance in the rescue attempts.

On Saturday night, severe storms brought hailstones, thunder, tornadoes, and plenty of rain to sections of the Oklahoma City metro area as well as north and central Texas.

In Ada, Oklahoma, buildings were damaged and trees were uprooted due to a suspected tornado.

In places like Tolar and Sterling City, Texas, storm chasers recorded footage of tornadoes. There were also confirmed reports about Tornadoes in the vicinity of Bowie and Hico, Texas.

Tornadoes cause severe power outages; 300 flights delayed

According to PowerOutage.us, there were about 19,000 power outages in the state as of early Sunday morning. According to Flightaware.com, over 300 planes were delayed leaving Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

“Towns hit hard by flooding and tornadoes in early April will be impacted yet again by flooding rainfall and severe weather through the holiday weekend,” Dan DePodwin, the Senior Director of Forecasting Operations of AccuWeather, said. “We expect travel, business, supply chain and shipping disruptions across the region.”

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From Texas to Illinois: Storms, tornadoes pose risk on Easter

Thunderstorms and precipitation started in a 1,500-mile-long stretch from just west of Dallas to Syracuse, New York, at the start of Easter weekend. Thunderstorms in this area intensified to dangerous levels on Saturday night.

Widespread, strong thunderstorm activity is possible over a section of this zone as the weekend comes to a close.

“For Easter Sunday through Sunday night, the threat of severe weather will reach its peak from Arkansas through the Missouri Valley,” as per AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus.

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UCLA vs. Oklahoma State – Second round NCAA tournament extended highlights

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7 hours ago

March 24, 2026

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UCLA vs. Oklahoma State – Second round NCAA tournament extended highlights

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March 24, 2026

UCLA vs. Oklahoma State – Second round NCAA tournament extended highlights

March 24, 2026

Watch the highlights from No. 1 UCLA and No. 8 Oklahoma State’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.

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Fire in Oklahoma City scrapyard produces massive smoke plume visible from downtown

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20 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Fire in Oklahoma City scrapyard produces massive smoke plume visible from downtown

A fire at a scrapyard near the OKC Fairgrounds has produced a massive plume of smoke visible in downtown Oklahoma City, officials report.

Oklahoma City Fire Department Assistant PIO John Chenoweth told The Oklahoman that the fire started at the scrapyard building near Northwest 10th Street and May Avenue, northeast of the OKC Fairgrounds.

The fire has been marked as “basically contained” as the Oklahoma City Fire Department is currently shifting to defensive methods. There are some active rubbish fires surrounding the metal building.

Chenoweth states there are no injuries, and all inside the building have been evacuated.

The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are unknown.

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Oklahoma fire map: See smoke, wildfires across state, red flag warnings

Track the latest wildfire and smoke information in Oklahoma with data that is updated frequently based on input from several incident and intelligence sources.

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How to prevent wildfires

While severely warm weather can worsen a wildfire spread, most are the result of human behavior. In fact, nearly 85% of wildfires in the U.S. are caused by humans, according to the National Park Service.

With its wide acres, rural areas and inconsistent weather patterns, Oklahoma is prone to grass fires. Forestry and safety experts offer several guidelines for residents on how to avoid starting a fire, which can often breakout from just one wrong spark.

Avoid using welding equipment.
Never drive on a flat tire.
Extinguish cigarettes completely before properly disposing of them, and never throw them outside of a window while driving.
Avoid parking on dry grass or dragging chains behind your car.

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Oklahoma ranked in top 10 states attracting new residents, study says

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1 day ago

March 23, 2026

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Oklahoma ranked in top 10 states attracting new residents, study says

Oklahoma is in the top 10 states receiving new residents in the nation in recent years, a new survey suggests.

StorageCafe conducted a recent study utilizing U.S. Census data showing Oklahoma welcomed over 25,000 new residents in 2023, with millennials being the largest-represented generation among those entering the Sooner State.

Here’s what the study had to say about migration into Oklahoma.

Oklahoma among top 10 states to move to

According to StorageCafe, Oklahoma welcomed 25,000 new residents in 2023 in net migration.

New residents in Oklahoma were largely made up of millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, at 27%.

Though Oklahomans and Texans don’t seem to be eye to eye in the football arena, Texas is “by far the largest source” of new Oklahoma residents.

Among the major reasons for the increase in migrants is likely Oklahoma’s affordability, with 36% of millennials buying a home within their first year in Oklahoma.

In addition, Oklahomans found major success in recruiting former California and Colorado residents to move to the state, rounding out the top 3 states bringing new residents.