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County crews respond to flash flooding and water rescue after heavy rain
Summary
Commissioners reported locally heavy rainfall (0.25 inch in some areas; 3–4 inches east of town), flash floods in low-lying areas, and a water rescue where the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Department requested county crews to assist with road closures and response.
County officials reported localized heavy rain over the weekend that produced flash floods in low-lying areas and prompted a water rescue response. One commissioner described rainfall estimates ranging from 0.25 inch near his location to 3–4 inches a few miles east, and said the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Department called county crews to help shut down roadways and assist where water entered vehicles.
Officials reported no injuries from the incidents. County crews were active addressing storm impacts, and staff said they would continue coordination with partners, including meetings with the 911 center to improve alerts and a tabletop communications exercise planned for the coming week.
