Oklahoma, Arkansas face flood of 'historic magnitude' after storms

More than a week of violent weather, including downpours and deadly tornadoes, has lashed the central United States, bringing record-breaking floods in parts of the two states, turning highways into lakes and submerging all but the roofs of some homes. "This is a flood of historic magnitude," Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson told a news conference on Wednesday, joined by state and federal emergency officials. Of the Arkansas River, he said: "It's a beautiful sight until it comes to get you." Flooding has already closed 12 state highways, the governor said, and 400 households have agreed to voluntary evacuations.

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