Residents rescued from flooded homes in Texas, Oklahoma

May 24, 2015 12:00 am • Last Updated: May 24, 2015 9:16 am

Cars are stranded at 43rd and Sheridan after trying to drive through high water during heavy rain on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Tulsa, Okla. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said at least 15 highways have been closed across the state due to high water from the recent flooding. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP) ONLINE OUT; KOTV OUT; KJRH OUT; KTUL OUT; KOKI OUT; KQCW OUT; KDOR OUT; TULSA OUT; TULSA ONLINE OUT

WIMBERLEY, Texas — Flooding in Texas and Oklahoma has led to numerous evacuations and rescues, including some of residents stranded on rooftops and in attics.

Rogers County Emergency Management spokesman Thomas Hudson says a firefighter in the northeast Oklahoma town of Claremore died early Sunday after being swept away by floodwaters during a rescue. Authorities in Cleveland and Comanche counties in Oklahoma say some were residents had to be rescued from attics and roofs.

In Central Texas, rain caused the Blanco River in Hays County to rise to a record level Saturday, forcing authorities there to evacuate residents.

Hays County Sheriff's Lt. Jeri Skrocki says numerous rescues were conducted in the community of Wimberley, about 40 miles southwest of Austin. She says no serious injuries were reported and emergency shelters are open.

Amarillo police officers make an emergency water rescue of an stranded motorist after heavy rain showers flood much of the city, Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo received 1.7 inches of rain according the National Weather Service. (Michael Schumacher/The Amarillo Globe News via AP)

Motorists navigate deep water on after heavy rain showers flood much of the city, Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo received 1.7 inches of rain according the National Weather Service. (Michael Schumacher/The Amarillo Globe News via AP)

A vehicle tries to cross flood waters in Oklahoma City after storms brought heavy rain Saturday, May 23, 2015. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said at least 15 highways have been closed across the state due to high water from the recent flooding. (Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman via AP) LOCAL STATIONS OUT (KFOR, KOCO, KWTV, KOKH, KAUT OUT); LOCAL WEBSITES OUT; LOCAL PRINT OUT (EDMOND SUN OUT, OKLAHOMA GAZETTE OUT) TABLOIDS OUT

A firefighter looks into the window of a partially submerged car, checking to see if anyone is inside, Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said at least 15 highways have been closed across the state due to high water from the recent flooding. (Jim Beckel/The Oklahoman via AP) LOCAL STATIONS OUT (KFOR, KOCO, KWTV, KOKH, KAUT OUT); LOCAL WEBSITES OUT; LOCAL PRINT OUT (EDMOND SUN OUT, OKLAHOMA GAZETTE OUT) TABLOIDS OUT

A truck creates a wave as it forces its way through high water Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said at least 15 highways have been closed across the state due to high water from the recent flooding. (Jim Beckel/The Oklahoman via AP) LOCAL STATIONS OUT (KFOR, KOCO, KWTV, KOKH, KAUT OUT); LOCAL WEBSITES OUT; LOCAL PRINT OUT (EDMOND SUN OUT, OKLAHOMA GAZETTE OUT) TABLOIDS OUT

A car drives past a damaged awning of a gas station during a thunder storm in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 23, 2015. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said at least 15 highways have been closed across the state due to high water from the recent flooding. (Nate Billings/The Oklahoman via AP) LOCAL STATIONS OUT (KFOR, KOCO, KWTV, KOKH, KAUT OUT); LOCAL WEBSITES OUT; LOCAL PRINT OUT (EDMOND SUN OUT, OKLAHOMA GAZETTE OUT) TABLOIDS OUT

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