Around 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol said I-44 southbound from Northwest 23rd Street to Southwest 15th Street was closed due to high water.

News 9 was on the scene, and on the story in southwest Oklahoma City where the majority of the flooding was reported. 

As a reminder, motorist are urged not to drive in high water, always turn around.

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First responders were busy Tuesday night in Southwest Oklahoma City as severe storms caused flash flooding in the area. 

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