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Deadly Storms Devastate Oklahoma, Trigger Urgent Rescue Efforts

4/20/2025

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Tragic storms have swept through central Oklahoma, claiming the lives of a 12-year-old boy and a woman, while leaving at least 10 homes in ruins. The relentless flooding has sparked urgent rescue efforts, as flood watches stretch across six states, putting millions in jeopardy of dangerous tornadoes and flash floods.

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Tragic storms have swept through central Oklahoma, claiming the lives of a 12-year-old boy and a woman, while leaving at least 10 homes in ruins. The relentless flooding has sparked urgent rescue efforts, as flood watches stretch across six states, putting millions in jeopardy of dangerous tornadoes and flash floods.