Oklahoma
Wild Oklahoma flash floods leave homes, cars and roads submerged in water
Flash floods struck the Oklahoma City area, causing road closures and prompting emergency rescues after a slow-moving thunderstorm dumped nearly 10 inches of rain in 24 hours.
Residents are urged to stay indoors and off the roads from Noble through Slaughterville and into Lexington as cars and homes are submerged in flood waters.
Heavy rainfall across parts of Oklahoma City and Norman has marked Oklahoma City’s seventh wettest day on record.
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Vehicles submerged, homes underwater, and roads are blocked on the NE side of Slaughterville, Oklahoma as record rainfall prompts Flash Flooding across the area.
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The National Weather Service reported the highest rainfall total came from east of Noble in Cleveland County, with 9.94 inches falling between Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
Meteorologist Reed Timmer reported white caps and flash flood debris in the Canadian River near Purcell, Okla. Smaller flash floods flowed into the river, which received 5 to 8 inches of rainfall upstream.
“Chocolate milk down in the Canadian River,” Timmer said on social media. “Big time flash flooding, transitioning into river rain flooding.”
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook, stating local first responders are assisting with the flood.
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“It’s been a busy morning in Cleveland County as flash flooding kept all our first responders on their toes,” the sheriff’s office said. “While water levels are receding in some spots, flooding continues in others. So, please stay vigilant and don’t attempt to cross flooded roadways. Stay safe, Cleveland County!”
Newsweek reached out to the sheriff’s office to inquire about reports of hospitalizations or casualties, however, they have not yet responded.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol urged people to avoid intersections due to extreme water levels, as troopers have already rescued several individuals in the metro area from flooded vehicles.
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Flash flooding is a rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area or a rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined level, beginning within six hours of the causative event – intense rainfall, dam failure or ice jam.
Portions of central, east-central, northern, southeastern, and southern Oklahoma are also under a heat advisory. The heat index is expected to reach 107 degrees. The advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT.
NWS encouraged individuals to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Oklahoma has experienced flash flooding like this before in 2018.
Fittstown, Oklahoma — 75 miles southeast of Oklahoma City — recorded 12.44 inches of rain between 6 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., making it the highest amount recorded in the 25 years since the Oklahoma Climatological Survey’s Mesonet was established. This total also ranks as the second highest in Oklahoma weather records dating back to 1890.
The floodwaters closed roads in southern Oklahoma and parts of northern Texas between the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the Red River.
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Another offensive lineman from Oklahoma’s heralded 2024 group of freshman has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Third-year sophomore tackle Isaiah Autry-Dent announced Monday on social media that he’ll be entering the portal when it opens on Jan. 2.
“I’m truly grateful for the incredible, life-changing experience I’ve had at the University of Oklahoma,” he wrote. “The dedication of the staff, the camaraderie with my teammates, and the unwavering support from the fans have made this journey unforgettable. I’ve learned lessons on and off the field that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and I’m thankful for every moment, every challenge and every triumph along the way.”
Dent added that he’s “given it a great deal of thought and prayed for guidance” but intends to leave OU with 3-4 years of eligibility remaining and is “excited about exploring new opportunities to continue growing as a player and as a person.”
After much prayer and family talks, I’ll enter the transfer portal on January 2 with three years of eligibility left. Thank you #SoonerNation pic.twitter.com/AM15EMHlHV
— Isaiah R Autry-Dent (@Isaiah_Zay73) December 22, 2025
Dent was one of five offensive linemen signed in the 2024 class, and he’s the third one to leave, joining Eugene Brooks and Josh Aisosa. After just two seasons, only Eddy Pierre-Louis and Daniel Akinkunmi remain.
Dent was listed at 304 pounds as a true freshman but in July checked in at 317 pounds — the biggest overall weight gain of any offensive player, which was a reflection of his hard work and dedication as the OU offensive line made an offseason mandate to get bigger and stronger.
Last spring, senior center Troy Everett was asked to assess Dent’s progress following his freshman season.
“Isaiah works hard,” Everett said. “Isaiah’s going to be great. Isaiah, right now, he’s just got to get comfortable when he’s out there, but that goes for every young guy.”
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Dent played in just one game — against Maine — and logged just 26 snaps on offense and nine snaps on special teams during the 2024 season, then didn’t get on the field at all in 2025.
The former 3-star prospect from Fulton, MS, is a second cousin to former OU running back Marcus Dupree. His mother, Pashen Dent-Autry, was a two-time national champion basketball player for Tennessee legend Pat Summitt.
Autry was a consensus 3-star prospect coming out as a high school All-American at Itawamba Agricultural High School, where he was a 6-foot-7, 300-pound standout.
Autry picked the Sooners over Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Ole Miss, among others, and could have plenty of options.
Sometimes, all that matters is getting in.
Then, anything can happen.
The postseason is unique in that way, no matter the sport. It can have a cleansing effect, providing a clean slate.
Maybe that’s what is happening with Alabama. I stand by my column the weekend the College Football Playoff pairings were announced, that Notre Dame deserved a spot over the Crimson Tide, that how a team finishes should matter. Alabama hadn’t been very good to close the regular season. It nearly lost to mediocre SEC opponents South Carolina, LSU and Auburn, fell to Oklahoma and was crushed by Georgia in the SEC championship game.
Insurance affordability is becoming a growing concern for Oklahoma families as premiums rise across health, homeowners and auto coverage, with little action from Congress to slow the increases.
Lawmakers and policy advocates say insurance costs are rising faster than many households can afford, forcing families to choose between keeping coverage, accepting higher deductibles or dropping insurance altogether.
Health insurance premiums remain a particular concern as Oklahoma continues to rank near the bottom nationally for overall health outcomes, increasing the stakes for families who rely on consistent coverage.
Frustration with federal inaction
During recent discussions on Your Vote Counts, state leaders expressed frustration that Congress left Washington for the holiday recess without advancing legislation aimed at stabilizing insurance markets or easing premium increases.
Federal officials had previously discussed proposals to offset rising costs, including direct payments to consumers, but no agreement was reached before the recess.
Rising costs across all coverage types
Rising costs are not limited to health coverage. Homeowners and auto insurance premiums have also climbed sharply, driven by inflation, higher repair costs and an increase in insurance claims nationwide.
Some lawmakers fear the cumulative impact could push more Oklahomans out of the insurance market entirely, particularly younger adults who may choose to go without coverage.
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