Tropical depression Bill triggers flooding in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri

The National Weather Service has warned of life-threatening flash floods. Significant flooding is expected across central and eastern Texas and into southern Oklahoma through Wednesday night.

Tropical depression Bill was located 135 km ESE of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 10:00 am CDT, National Hurricane Center said.

Around 20 people were rescued Wednesday afternoon when torrential rains caused flooding in parts of Wise County, notably in the small town of Chico, USA Today reported.

More than 250 flights have been canceled in Houston, Texas. Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of east Texas, eastern Oklahoma and southwest Kansas.

According to The Weather Channel, street flooding has been reported to be widespread with roads closed in Grimes County, Texas early Thursday.

A flash flood emergency was issued by the National Weather Service for the Alice, Texas, area Wednesday evening. Similarly, a flash flood emergency was issued for Jasper County, Texas, late Wednesday evening.

A landslide in the Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemal killed two people. Two others died in Honduras due to flooding.

Tropical depression Bill track