Governor Stitt issues emergency declaration for Texas Co.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced on Thursday a disaster declaration for Texas County.
Governor Stitt said on his “X” platform the declaration was made due to heavy rain and flooding.
Pictures of Guymon, Oklahoma as heavy rainfall has been falling since last night. Lots of flooded roadways with some officials advising not to travel on county roads., Image courtesy The City of Guymon Pictures of Guymon, Oklahoma as heavy rainfall has been falling since last night. Lots of flooded roadways with some officials advising not to travel on county roads., Image courtesy The City of Guymon Pictures of Guymon, Oklahoma as heavy rainfall has been falling since last night. Lots of flooded roadways with some officials advising not to travel on county roads., Image courtesy The City of Guymon
The Department of Emergency Management and other agencies are assisting local officials impacted by flood damage to roads and homes, according to the Governor Stitt.
The City of Guymon’s Facebook page released the latest update stating, ‘ALL ENTRANCES to “Thompson Park/Sunset Lake are officially closed. This includes 5th Street between the police department and the airport. These will remain closed until further notice. At this point, public safety is the primary concern with the rising waters. Thank you for your cooperation.”
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