Oklahoma City flooding: Scary videos emerge; Interstate 35, other areas under alert amid power outages

Several videos from Oklahoma City emerged, showing intense flooding amid a National Weather Service (NWS) alert

Published on: Jul 13, 2025, 06:10:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several videos from Oklahoma City emerged, showing intense flooding amid a National Weather Service (NWS) alert on Saturday. A flood watch is in effect through Sunday afternoon across parts of Oklahoma and western north Texas. The NWS stated that rainfall will be around 1 to 2 inches with isolated locations of 4" or more possible.

A severe flood waring was issued in Oklahoma City on Saturday (AP)

“Heavy rain could lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers/creeks and roadways. Be prepared for possible flooding this weekend,” the alert stated.

A warning was issued in several areas, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, Bethany, Yukon, and Mustang. Videos shared on social media captured submerged roads and stranded vehicles, with Interstate 35 and other areas under alert amid widespread power outages.

Oklahoma City flood alert

On Saturday, thunderstorms brought heavy rain to central Oklahoma, triggering a Flash Flood Warning for Oklahoma County, southeastern Canadian County, and southeastern Logan County, effective until late Saturday.

Interstate 35 Impact

While no specific closures of I-35 were reported, the highway is likely to be affected by the floods, local media reports stated.

Power Outages

OG&E reported over 2,641 outages in the Oklahoma City metro at the time of writing this story. These outages were primarily in eastern Oklahoma.

Areas impacted by flooding

NWS stated that some locations that will experience flooding include Oklahoma City, Edmond, Yukon, Bethany, Warr Acres, The Village, Nichols Hills, Arcadia, Forest Park, Woodlawn Park, Lake Aluma, The Capitol, The Fairgrounds, Downtown Edmond, and Wiley Post Airport.

“At 657 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms has led to multiple roadways closed from Edmond to Yukon. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen,” the agency further added in its latest alert.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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