The Oklahoma City Fire Department sends this information as posted below:
July 14, 2025
Oklahoma USAR Task Force Teams Continue Critical Flood Response Operations in Central Texas
Oklahoma City, OK — Oklahoma Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams are continuing to provide critical support in the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. As search and rescue operations remain ongoing along the Guadalupe River, Oklahoma has now deployed four task force teams—two from the Oklahoma City metro area and two from the Tulsa metro. Additionally, Tulsa has sent three K9 teams.
This most recent deployment includes a second team composed of members from both OKC and Tulsa, joining the two teams already operating in the region. These highly trained responders are performing difficult search missions across rugged terrain, navigating heavy mud, steep banks, and expansive debris fields, some stretching up to 30 feet high.
In addition, an Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to support New Mexico. This team includes four Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel, three Tulsa Police Department officers, and one representative from the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security.
The second OKC Metro SWT-Type 3 Team deployed to Central Texas includes:
- Five members from the Oklahoma City Fire Department
- One member from the Mustang Fire Department
- One officer from the Oklahoma City Police Department
Working in partnership with Texas Task Force 1 and Colorado Task Force 1, Oklahoma teams have already covered approximately 4 miles of a designated 7.5-mile search area. Conditions remain extremely challenging. Indiana-based canine teams are also assisting with targeted search areas following multiple alerts from search dogs.
881 official rescue personnel have been assigned to the incident, including 62 canines and 14 peer support members.
Severe weather continues to impact operations. Forecasts indicate the potential for more rain, which may cause river levels to rise by as much as 8 feet. These conditions have prompted adjustments in search strategy, with some teams shifting from land-based to boat-based operations and others serving as downstream safety teams due to the rising current.
While water-based operations have been temporarily paused, reconnaissance and equipment preparation continue.
Texas officials and partners have provided outstanding support to Oklahoma responders. The logistics section has facilitated food, housing, and other necessities for more than 150 personnel.
Search and rescue missions will continue for the foreseeable future as responders work tirelessly to locate those still missing. Oklahoma’s USAR teams remain fully committed to assisting our neighbors in Texas during this disaster.
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