The last flood water from the weekend storms is finally receeding but the damage has been done.
Those storms that whipped through Okmulgee County and the area brought high wind, heavy rain and a brilliant lightning show that has resulted in losses to several home and property owners.
The Okmulgee County Emergency Management (OCEM) is compiling information from recent weather events. Anyone who has had damage to their farm, ranch, home, business or school should report it to the OCEM.
"Storm damage may include damage from high winds/tornado, lightning, hail, falling trees or power poles as well as flooding damage," said county emergency management director Tim Craighton.
He said those reports can be made by calling the OCEM at 918-759-9984 or online at www.OkmulgeeCountyEM.com. Click on the "REPORT DAMAGE" tab at the top of the page and fill in the blanks.
The Deep Fork River flooded a lot of low-lying areas due to the heavy rain that swept through the area over the weekend. It reached a high of 22 feet. Flood stage is 18 feet. As of Tuesday morning the river level was falling and expected to go below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.