Torrential rains flood some areas of Oklahoma City

Heavy rains flood homes, cars

BY MICHAEL BAKER | Modified: June 15, 2010 at 4:04 pm | Published: June 15, 2010

Storms dropped about 10 inches of rain on at least one part of Oklahoma City on Monday, flooded neighborhoods, closed some interstates, stranded motorists and left some residents clinging to trees and awaiting rescue.

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