Flooding forces evacuations in Sequoyah County

More than 5.5 inches of rain fell in Sallisaw in under eight hours, flooding roads and prompting evacuations across Sequoyah County.

🚨 Children Trapped at Boys & Girls Club

As the water quickly rose around the Sequoyah County Boys and Girls Club, children were trapped inside—leaving first responders and local citizens rushing in to help.

🚙 One Man’s Quick Action Makes a Difference

Matt Monroe, a lifelong Sallisaw resident, jumped into action when he realized how bad the flooding was.

🗣️ “I didn't really notice the flooding until I was making my way through town, and then I saw the rain had escalated to what it is.”

🛻 Matt’s Truck Becomes a Rescue Vehicle

When his coworker Kayla Jean needed help reaching her son at the club, Matt didn’t hesitate.

🗣️ “She had a vehicle that probably wouldn't make it through the water, and mine would... so we took a chance.”

💦 Water Reaches Two Feet in Some Areas

Inside the Boys and Girls Club, floodwaters reached up to two feet deep, leaving many children scared and unsure of what was happening.

🗣️ “They saw how flooded everything was... I think it was pretty scary for them.”

👮‍♂️ Credit Goes to First Responders

Matt praised the city's emergency teams for their role in the evacuation.

🗣️ “They were out there waist-deep with the kids, carrying them back and forth.”

🧹 Cleanup Underway, Club Closed for Repairs

The floodwaters have mostly receded, but the Boys and Girls Club will remain closed through at least the end of the week as cleanup and repairs continue.

🚧 Road Closures & Damage Reporting

Some roads in Sequoyah County remain closed.

The following roads were closed in Sequoyah County on Tuesday:

1. Golf Course Road to 4650
2. Highway 17
3. 1040 and Badge Lee Road, West of Highway 17
4. 1070 and Shurley Street
5. Drake Road
6. Highway 141 east of South 59

📍 Residents with flooded homes are urged to report damage at: damage.ok.gov