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Updated: 7:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 | Posted: 5:51 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012

VIDEO: Powerful storms bring quick flooding to parts of Green Country

Severe weather on Hwy 20 east of Hwy 169
Severe weather on Hwy 20 east of Hwy 169

By Chris CordtJohn Filbeck and Russell Mills

TULSA, Okla. —

KRMG has issued an extreme weather alert. Doing the storm, several counties in the area were under an assortment of watches and warnings.

At the height of the storm, dozens of KRMG took to Facebook to share conditions where they live. Michael Wrightin Owasso reported very heavy rains, lots of lightning, some thunder. Wright reports 2 inches of rain in the rain gauge. Beth Northcott Hopperlives in Prattville and reported pouring rain for the past half hour with lots of lightning. Jonathan T. Gentry reported heavy rain and lightning in Owasso. Felicia Ramsey Christenson sat on her back porch near 91st and Memorial. She says she was watching her duck patter around in the rain. Christenson says, "The lightning is amazing. It's been way too long since we've had a good thunderstorm." Jackie Pippin Lanereported a lot of lightning and a lot of rain at the CityPlex towers.

Keith Hilligoss with Air Solutions reported several cars upside down on Hwy 412 west of Sand Springs by the Hwy 64 bridge at 6:40 P.M. Hilligoss believes the accidents are a result of hydroplaning.

At 6:30 P.M., KRMG's Russell Mills reported torrential rains and poor visibility in the vicinity of Highway 75 and Highway 20. Mills reports ponding on some of the roads.

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KRMG's John Filbeck is reported heavy rains and gusty winds near Highway 75 and 86th St North at 5:45 P.M. Filbeck reported no hail and no rotation with the storm he is following.

Russell Mills, KRMG reporter/anchor, reported heavy rain and hydroplaning in the Collinsville area. Mills was on Highway 20 around 6 P.M. Mills reported lots of water on the road.

Stay with AM 740 and FM 102.3 News Talk KRMG and KRMG.com for the latest on this Extreme Weather Alert. Text 'Weather' to 95920 for up to date weather updates on your mobile phone.



 
 
 

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