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Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Oklahoma storm: Man trapped with bodies of wife and son after car washed away by flood
Jason Lott was found alive after being swept away inside his car, but his wife Erika and their 12-year-old son Rivers Bond were found dead inside the vehicle after historic storms in Oklahoma A man swept away by huge floods caused by a historic storm which also produced tornadoes was found alive in his car - next to the bodies of his wife and young son. Jason and Erika Lott and 12-year-old Rivers Bond were trapped inside a stranded vehicle in flood waters in Moore, close to Oklahoma City. Erika and Rivers were later found dead inside the car after an extensive search by officers from the Moore Police Department, but Jason was rescued and taken to hospital. Another person also died in the storm as tornadoes hit the area and levelled people's homes. A GoFundMe was launched for Jason in the wake of his loss. It reads: 'Jason Lott is a first responder who shows up every day to serve his community on their worst day. Tragically, his beautiful wife Erika and their young child lost their lives in the Moore flash flooding last night. Jason was the lone survivor in this tragedy. 'Words cannot even begin to express the heaviness of this loss. It's time for our community to show up and support Jason on his worst day. Please donate and share. 'The mental weight of this loss is unspeakable; let's help tackle some of the financial burden to come in the weeks ahead. Funds will be given directly to Jason to help cover funeral expenses, medical bills, loss of income, and any other needs he has during this time.' Well wishers have so far raised more than $16,000 (£12,000). Moore Police added in a statement: 'This was a historical weather event impacting roads and resulted in dozens of high-water incidents across the city. 'The Moore Police Department would like to extend a thank you to our neighboring agencies who assisted in rescue efforts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victims.' The storm later moved, bringing heavy wind, rain and hail in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa. An EF-1 tornado, which had winds of around 110mph also destroyed homes in Oklahoma. Hughes County Emergency Management added in a statement: 'At approximately 10.35pm last night a tornado touched down on the west side of Spaulding. Two homes were destroyed and several small structures along with many trees suffered damage. 'There were two injuries including one fatality. National Weather Service Norman was on site this morning to rate tornado damage. That information will be released when available. 'There are numerous washouts on county roads throughout the county due to the heavy rains and flooding. The commissioners are working as fast as possible to make the county roads passable. 'Thanks to everyone that responded to the tornado including Spaulding Fire Department, Hughes County Sheriff's Office, Holdenville Police Department, Holdenville Fire Department, Hughes County EMS, Creek Nation Light Horsemen and Atwood Fire Department. Please pray for these families.'
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flooding kills 2 in Oklahoma as severe storms threaten millions across U.S.
Severe weather threatened more than 45 million Americans on Easter Sunday, as a treacherous string of thunderstorms continued to strike parts of the southern and midwestern United States, causing flooding and at times tornado risks across a substantial block of the country from East Texas to southeastern Iowa and Illinois. In Oklahoma, people braced for more rain after a deluge turned deadly earlier in the weekend. Two people, including a child, died Saturday night because of flooding in Moore, Oklahoma, which is a suburb outside Oklahoma City, police said. The adult woman and 12-year-old boy were inside a vehicle that was among about a dozen stuck in high water, while heavy rainfall inundated the area and, in some places, flowed up and over the curbs, according to the Moore Police Department. One of the vehicles left the flooded road and was swept under a bridge. Police said all of its occupants were rescued except for the woman and boy, who were later found dead. "This was a historical weather event that impacted roads and resulted in dozens of high-water incidents across the city," said Moore Police in a statement. "The Moore Police Department would like to extend a thank you to our neighboring agencies who assisted in rescue efforts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victims." Moore Police had launched a search for the people washed away in floodwaters, sending dive teams, ground crews and drones to probe a creek running under the bridge after their truck slid beneath it, CBS News affiliate KWTV reported. With the vehicle pinned under the bridge and two occupants missing, dramatic video shared by the station showed an emergency responder suspended by a harness over the creek's rushing current, seemingly trying to access the truck and those inside from above. Multiple water rescues took place around Moore on Saturday, according to KWTV, which also shared video of someone wading through waist-deep water beside a submerged car in the area. Storms were forecast to continue sweeping through sections of southern Oklahoma into Sunday, where the National Weather Service in Norman warned of flash flooding that would likely ramp up again in the early morning hours. Elsewhere, severe weather was expected to strike parts of East Texas through the Ozarks and mid-Mississippi Valley in the afternoon and evening, threatening portions of Arkansas and Missouri with potentially destructive winds and large hail while raising the risk of tornadoes, which could be serious, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Tornado watches were in effect Sunday for parts of those two states in addition to pockets of eastern Oklahoma and various places in southwestern, central and northern Texas. In the latter state's Montague County, which is about 80 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth, a strong storm drenched neighborhoods and in multiple instances required boat crews to rescue people from floodwaters, CBS News Texas reported. As of Saturday night, there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes or businesses in that area, according to the station. Forecasters have predicted the worst of the weekend's storms would abate by Monday. How could Trump's trade war with China end? Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce David Hyde Pierce in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
CBS News
20-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Flooding kills 2 in Oklahoma, including a child, as severe storms threaten millions in multiple states
Severe weather threatened more than 45 million Americans on Easter Sunday, as a treacherous string of thunderstorms continued to strike parts of the southern and midwestern United States, causing flooding and at times tornado risks across a substantial block of the country from East Texas to southeastern Iowa and Illinois. In Oklahoma, people braced for more rain after a deluge turned deadly earlier in the weekend. Two people, including a child, died Saturday night because of flooding in Moore, Oklahoma, which is a suburb outside Oklahoma City, police said. The adult woman and 12-year-old boy were inside a vehicle that was among about a dozen stuck in high water, while heavy rainfall inundated the area and, in some places, flowed up and over the curbs, according to the Moore Police Department. One of the vehicles left the flooded road and was swept under a bridge. Police said all of its occupants were rescued except for the woman and boy, who were later found dead. "This was a historical weather event that impacted roads & caused dozens of high-water incidents across the city," said Moore Police in a statement . "We would like to extend a thank you to our neighboring agencies who assisted in rescue efforts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends of the victims." Moore Police had launched a search for the people washed away in floodwaters, sending dive teams, ground crews and drones to probe a creek running under the bridge after their truck slid beneath it, CBS News affiliate KWTV reported. With the vehicle pinned under the bridge and two occupants missing, dramatic video shared by the station showed an emergency responder suspended by a harness over the creek's rushing current, seemingly trying to access the truck and those inside from above. Multiple water rescues took place around Moore on Saturday, according to KWTV , which also shared video of someone wading through waist-deep water beside a submerged car in the area. Storms were forecast to continue sweeping through sections of southern Oklahoma into Sunday, where the National Weather Service in Norman warned of flash flooding that would likely ramp up again in the early morning hours. Elsewhere, severe weather was expected to strike parts of East Texas through the Ozarks and mid-Mississippi Valley in the afternoon and evening, threatening portions of Arkansas and Missouri with potentially destructive winds and large hail while raising the risk of tornadoes, which could be serious, according to the Storm Prediction Center . Tornado watches were in effect Sunday for parts of those two states in addition to pockets of eastern Oklahoma and various places in southwestern, central and northern Texas. In the latter state's Montague County, which is about 80 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth, a strong storm drenched neighborhoods and in multiple instances required boat crews to rescue people from floodwaters, CBS News Texas reported. As of Saturday night, there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes or businesses in that area, according to the station. Forecasters have predicted the worst of the weekend's storms would abate by Monday.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Moore PD, First United Bank give back for ‘United Acts of Kindness Day'
MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) – On the day before Valentine's Day, love is in the air and so is a little surprise cash. Moore Police and First United Bank are played cupid, not with arrows, but with gift cards. 'Of course it's surprising you don't expect it,' said Kristi Jackson. It was the annual United Acts of Kindness Day inside an Aldi in Moore. Shoppers didn't expect their hearts, or their wallets, to get a boost from First United Bank and Moore Police. LOCAL NEWS: How Oklahomans can avoid romance scams this Valentine's Day 'What a wonderful thing to do,' said Rita D'Andrea, who received a gift card. For several years, the two groups teamed up to spread joy and drop jaw with gift cards. 'We'd like to present you with a gift card,' said a First United Bank employee to a Jackson. Shoppers saw their grocery bill lightened. 'We have a family of five. This is definitely helpful,' said Jackson. Moore Police said it's about more than just money, but it's also about changing perceptions. 'We're not always out there to write you a ticket and arrest you. We're out there doing good things and help people out,' said Sgt. Rebecca Miller, with Moore Police. 'We really do appreciate it. And we love your service, what you do for us,' said Sarah Lumen after being surprised. 'I can't believe they were doing that today!' Lumen told News 4. 'Times are tough right now and any small acts of kindness is definitely appreciated today we just want to give back in that way,' said Brett Duke, with First United Bank. LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma City Zoo announce unexpected loss of chimpanzee Mwami For some, it was a sweet Valentine surprise. 'We came here to buy stuff for our Valentine's dinner so it was very nice to have all of that paid for,' said D'Andrea. A littler generosity went a long way at the checkout line. 'In all civilizations there's good and there's bad. But I think, living in Moore, we really do have a good community here,' said Lumen. In all, the bank and police department spent about $800 helping out. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
