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Emergency response officials in five central states — Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas — are gearing up for severe flash flooding as a slow-moving storm system approaches the already waterlogged area, bringing four to eight inches of rainfall within 48 hours. Rivers such as the Arkansas and Verdigris are currently at elevated levels, prompting the National Weather Service to issue concurrent Flash Flood Watches across all five states. FEMA resources are being strategically deployed.

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00:00This is not just rain. This could turn into a disaster within hours.

00:04Flash flood warnings are now spreading across five central U.S. states as a dangerous storm system moves in.

00:12Meteorologists say this system could dump up to eight inches of rain in just 48 hours across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas,

00:20Missouri, and parts of Texas.

00:22Here's the problem. The ground is already soaked.

00:25When soil is fully saturated, even normal rain can turn deadly.

00:30Runoff can increase up to ten times, and that means fast, uncontrollable flooding.

00:36Emergency teams in Oklahoma City and Little Rock are already preparing for the worst.

00:41People in low-lying areas are being told to get ready to leave immediately.

00:45Major rivers like the Arkansas, Vertigris, and Grand River are already running high and could reach flood stage within hours.

00:52The National Weather Service has issued one of the widest flood alerts seen this spring.

00:58FEMA is on standby.

01:00This is a critical moment.

01:02Do not wait for the water to rise.

01:04Move now!

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Severe Flash Flood Risks for 5 Central US States — Unprecedented Rainfall Expected This Weekend

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