Flood Alert Signals Rising Creek Threats in Waurika
Heavy rains flood saturated lands in southwest Oklahoma triggering flood warnings for Waurika and Comanche. Beaver and Cow creeks stayed within banks at noon as readings tracked rising risks. City Manager Bill McKenzie urged evac readiness and monitored gauges ahead of a predicted Friday crest.
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Waurika
Oklahoma
National Weather Service
Beaver Creek
Comanche
Bill McKenzie
More Flooding As Rains Drench Texas
Nationwide floods escalate in Texas as heavy rains persist with streams bankfull or overflowing in the southeast. Tornado sightings reported near Cooke, Dallas area, and Grapevine amid street flooding and hail. Forecasters warn of continuing showers and possible severe storms, with water rising in low areas and impact on bridges and roads.
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Associated Press
Texas
National Weather Service
Gainesville
Grapevine
Dallas
Victoria
Delay Possible In Combine Start Heavy Rains Dampen Wheat Crop Outlook
Heavy rains across Southwest Oklahoma slow ripening and harvest of wheat. Lawton reported 2.4 inches by noon with Grandfield at 11 a.m. at .54 inch as the storm continued. Farmers fear delays, boggy fields, and higher moisture while optimistic total yields may equal last year. Hail damaged tens of thousands of acres in Loveland and Davidson. some farmers lost more than 1,000 acres.
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Paul McClung
Oklahoma
Lawton
Grandfield
Helen Crane
Loveland
Davidson
M. E. Crawford
First State Bank
Polone
Tim McCary
Chattanooga
Floods swamp Lawton and southern Oklahoma after 2.4 inch rain deluge
The region faced flash flood warnings as Lawton recorded 2.4 inches of rain by noon. Wolf Creek and Squaw Creek overflowed, flooding streets and forcing a few abandoned residences. Waurika and other areas reported rising creeks with potential evacuations, while the city monitored Wolf Creek ahead of Friday expectations.
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Skip Gibson
Lawton
Oklahoma
West Lawton
Len Wolf Creek
Squaw Creek
Meadowbreok
Wolf Creek
National Weather Service
Waurika
Motorboat Aids Flood Victims In Lawton
Police used a motorboat to aid flood victims as bulging creeks covered Lawton streets during the morning rush. Tractors were needed to move flooded autos after stranded car conditions worsened early today, with two minor accidents reported by 10 a.m. Police units patrolled between A and C Avenues west as floods persisted.
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A and C Avenues
Sheridan
Lhce
Lawton
Strate
Turner Sharp
Global and U S News In Brief Highlights
Oklahoma City House panel weighs report on Secretary Rogers with no impeachment decision. Manila says US will end grants for military aid by 1978 with concessional terms thereafter. Kissinger urges faster OECD growth to avert political pressures. Ford leaves for Europe on six day trip. Vientiane says police remain inside US AID compound after student occupation ends.
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Gary Payne
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Laos
Lae
Pathet Lee
U.S
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