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Everyone’s feeling it; lack of rain and heat are taking a toll, impacting everything from raising food prices to fueling wildfires. Here you’ll find helpful information to get you through this drought.

Drought Forces GRDA To Ask For Federal Lake Level Exemption

Federal regulators require Grand Lake water levels to go up in the summer, and down in the fall. More>>

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Trouble Not Over For Lone Chimney Lake, Despite Rain, Snow

When workers at Lone Chimney Water Association saw rain and a little bit of snow, they also saw a little bit of hope. More>>

Oklahoma Residents Hope More Winter Weather Will Ease Drought

Snow on the ground and ice coating the trees is, for many, a welcome sight, because our area hasn't seen weather like this in two years and we've had way below normal rainfall. More>>

Feds Declare Drought Disaster For Oklahoma

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 76 of Oklahoma's 77 counties as primary natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions. More>>

Experts Suggest Watering To Protect Home From Effects Of Drought

In these cold winter months, when plants are dormant, it's easy to forget about the persistent drought. But, in the freezing cold or the sweltering heat, the dry climate can still affect your home.
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Drought Appears To Be Easing Its Grip On Oklahoma
Drought Appears To Be Easing Its Grip On Oklahoma
While most of Oklahoma remains in the extreme drought category, exceptional drought conditions have eased slightly in northeastern Oklahoma.More >>
While most of Oklahoma remains in the extreme drought category, exceptional drought conditions have eased slightly in northeastern Oklahoma.More >>
Exceptional Drought Conditions Expand Across Oklahoma
Exceptional Drought Conditions Expand Across Oklahoma
The U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows exceptional drought covering most of western Oklahoma and a swath of northeastern Oklahoma.More >>
The U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows exceptional drought covering most of western Oklahoma and a swath of northeastern Oklahoma including Tulsa, Okmulgee, Creek, Wagoner, Cherokee, Mayes, Ottawa and Pawnee counties. More >>
Federal Loans Available For Oklahoma Businesses Affected By Drought
Federal Loans Available For Oklahoma Businesses Affected By Drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration says small, non-farm businesses in 20 Oklahoma counties are eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans because of the ongoing drought.More >>
The U.S. Small Business Administration says small, non-farm businesses in 20 Oklahoma counties are eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans because of the ongoing drought.More >>
Drought Conditions Worsening In Oklahoma
Drought Conditions Worsening In Oklahoma
The latest map, released Thursday, shows that 16 percent of the state is in exceptional drought, the worst classification possible. That's up from 5 percent a week ago.More >>
The latest map, released Thursday, shows that 16 percent of the state is in exceptional drought, the worst classification possible. That's up from 5 percent a week ago.More >>
Oklahoma Under State-Wide Burn Ban
Oklahoma Under State-Wide Burn Ban
The Oklahoma Forestry Service recommended the ban on outdoor burning in all 77 counties effective immediately.More >>
The Oklahoma Forestry Service recommended the ban on outdoor burning in all 77 counties effective immediately.More >>
Viewers SHARE Pics Of Their Pets Staying Cool This Summer
Viewers SHARE Pics Of Their Pets Staying Cool This Summer
Most of the pictures submitted so far, feature their dogs sitting in a pool trying to stay cool, but some have found other neat ways to stay cool when a pool is not available. More >>
Most of the pictures submitted so far, feature their dogs sitting in a pool trying to stay cool, but some have found other neat ways to stay cool when a pool is not available. More >>
City Of Tulsa Remains Under Voluntary Water Conservation
City Of Tulsa Remains Under Voluntary Water Conservation
The City of Tulsa will not be imposing mandatory water restrictions Friday.More >>
The City of Tulsa will not be imposing mandatory water restrictions Friday.More >>
Firefighters Battle Fire Involving Several Structures In Jenks
Firefighters Battle Fire Involving Several Structures In Jenks
A former Jenks firefighter lost his home Thursday night to a fire that started in the back yard of a neighboring vacant home.
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A former Jenks firefighter lost his home Thursday night to a fire that started in the back yard of a neighboring vacant home.
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Heat Drives Birds Out Of Nests Before They Can Fly
Heat Drives Birds Out Of Nests Before They Can Fly
Whether it's the heat, the drought or perhaps both, a local bird rehab group is being overwhelmed with young Mississippi Kites, jumping from their nests before they can fly.More >>
Whether it's the heat, the drought or perhaps both, a local bird rehab group is being overwhelmed with young Mississippi Kites, jumping from their nests before they can fly.More >>
Extreme Heat Contributing To 'Flash Drought' In Oklahoma
Extreme Heat Contributing To 'Flash Drought' In Oklahoma
News on 6 meteorologist Mike Grogan said our extreme high temperatures are contributing to a "flash drought," which is adding insult to injury.
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News on 6 meteorologist Mike Grogan said our extreme high temperatures are contributing to a "flash drought," which is adding insult to injury.
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How To Keep Your Trees Alive During Oklahoma's Drought
How To Keep Your Trees Alive During Oklahoma's Drought
The sun is beating down, sprinklers are working overtime, and trees are feeling the heat.More >>
The sun is beating down, sprinklers are working overtime, and trees are feeling the heat.More >>
Catoosa Grass Fire Burns Railroad Ties
Catoosa Grass Fire Burns Railroad Ties
Three fire departments were busy early Thursday morning fighting a grass fire near 145th East Avenue and Tiger Switch Road. More >>
Three fire departments were busy early Thursday morning fighting a grass fire near 145th East Avenue and Tiger Switch Road. More >>
TU Conserves Water While Maintaining Expensive Landscape
TU Conserves Water While Maintaining Expensive Landscape
One of the challenges during a time of water rationing is figuring out how to maintain a landscape without wasting water. At TU, they think they've figured out a way to do that.More >>
One of the challenges during a time of water rationing is figuring out how to maintain a landscape without wasting water. At TU, they think they've figured out a way to do that.More >>
Conditions Ripe For Deadly Water Amoeba, Oklahoma Health Officials Say
Conditions Ripe For Deadly Water Amoeba, Oklahoma Health Officials Say
Health officials are warning the conditions are prime for a rare but deadly amoeba that lives in Oklahoma Lakes and rivers.More >>
Health officials are warning the conditions are prime for a rare but deadly amoeba that lives in Oklahoma Lakes and rivers.More >>
Okmulgee County Water District No. 6 Enacts Mandatory Water Restrictions
Okmulgee County Water District No. 6 Enacts Mandatory Water Restrictions
That means no lawn sprinklers, outside watering with a hose or car washing. You can only water outside by filling up a container.More >>
That means no lawn sprinklers, outside watering with a hose or car washing. You can only water outside by filling up a container.More >>
Expert: Mild Winter Leads To Oklahoma Insect, Spider Population Explosion
Expert: Mild Winter Leads To Oklahoma Insect, Spider Population Explosion
People across the state are noticing much larger than normal populations of insects, spiders and even scorpions.More >>
People across the state are noticing much larger than normal populations of insects, spiders and even scorpions.More >>
Tulsa's Biggest Water Users Prepare To Make Sacrifices
Tulsa's Biggest Water Users Prepare To Make Sacrifices
We wanted to see the impact water rationing would have on outdoor businesses. Many of them told us they can't really cut back without hurting their product.More >>
We wanted to see the impact water rationing would have on outdoor businesses. Many of them told us they can't really cut back without hurting their product.More >>
From The KOTV Vault: Scorching Hot Summer Stories From 1986
From The KOTV Vault: Scorching Hot Summer Stories From 1986
Sure, it's hot - but this isn't the first and only summer with scorching temperatures. We look at hot weather stories from 1980 and 1986.More >>
Sure, it's hot - but this isn't the first and only summer with scorching temperatures. We look at hot weather stories from 1980 and 1986.More >>
City Of Claremore: Continue Voluntary Water Rationing
City Of Claremore: Continue Voluntary Water Rationing
Claremore Lake is losing about a half inch to an inch each day to evaporation and usage, city officials say.More >>
Claremore Lake is losing about a half inch to an inch each day to evaporation and usage, city officials say.More >>
Oklahoma Lake Levels
Oklahoma Lake Levels
Several Oklahoma creeks, lakes and rivers are still rain swollen and in danger of going over their banks. Below is a list of several local waterways with possible flood dangers:More >>
Several Oklahoma creeks, lakes and rivers are still rain swollen and in danger of going over their banks. Below is a list of several local waterways with possible flood dangers:More >>
Pounding Heat May Damage Home Foundations
Pounding Heat Damaging To Tulsa Home Foundations
Homeowners are seeing firsthand how dangerous this heat can be as the high temperatures cause foundations to crack and walls to move.More >>
Homeowners are seeing firsthand how dangerous this heat can be as the high temperatures cause foundations to crack and walls to move.

Extreme Heat Can Affect Your Car's PerformanceMore >>
What You Should Know About Burn Bans
Burn Bans
In Oklahoma we can go from drought to flood in a matter of hours.More >>
In Oklahoma we can go from drought to flood in a matter of hours, and when hot, dry, windy conditions settle into the state the danger of grassfires increase. More >>
Heat Presents Extra Risk for Seniors
Heat Stress in the Elderly
Persons aged 65 years and older are substantially more prone to heat stress than their younger counterparts. Here's an explanation why, as well as some useful tips for extra protection.More >>
Summer Heat Survival Guide
Warning! It's Hot out There, and That Can be Dangerous
Warning! It's Hot out There, and That Can be Dangerous
Heat can be deadly! Summertime activity must be balanced with measures that aid the body's cooling mechanisms and prevent heat-related illness. More >>
In Hot Weather, Pets Need Special TLC
In Hot Weather, Pets Need Special TLC
Don't forget that dogs and cats feel the effects of hot weather, too. But heat is not the only summertime danger to consider if you have a pet.More >>

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