Heavy rain floods northeast Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Heavy rains flooded homes, roads and businesses in some areas of northeastern Oklahoma Friday, forcing authorities to rescue stranded residents and motorists.

No injuries were reported.

Almost 7 inches of rain had fallen in Cherokee, Delaware, Rogers and Mayes counties since early Friday. Much of the downtown area of Pryor was closed because of flooded streets.

The Mayes County sheriff's office said the flooding extended to some homes and businesses.

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