Severe weather causes widespread flooding, outages across Texas and Oklahoma

Severe storms struck North Texas and southern Oklahoma, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, widespread flooding, and tornado threats across the region. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex experienced downed trees, flooded roads, power outages affecting thousands, and significant property damage, particularly in Mesquite and Collin counties. In Tarrant County, flooding disrupted preparations for the annual Mayfest in Fort Worth, while emergency crews conducted high water rescues and responded to numerous car crashes and fires. Southern Oklahoma and adjacent areas reported a month's worth of rainfall within 48 hours, leading to closed highways and flash flood warnings, while the National Weather Service warned of hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. In Texoma, tornadoes, toppled trees, and further power outages compounded the storm's impact, with local authorities advising caution on flooded streets. The severe weather followed earlier deadly storms in Pennsylvania and continued to pose risks as more rain was forecasted.