Severe storms continue to batter parts of the U.S. for the third consecutive day, following the destruction caused by Oklahoma tornadoes.

Heavy thunderstorms and flooding rain are hitting much of the central and southern U.S. on Monday, impacting areas still recovering from the weekend's devastating storms.

A line of destructive storms moving through eastern Oklahoma, northern Texas, and southeastern Kansas on Monday afternoon is expected to spread further eastward as the day progresses.

Eastern Oklahoma, northern Texas, western Arkansas, and southwestern Missouri face the most severe weather risk on Monday, with a level 3 out of 5 threat for intense tornadoes (EF2 or stronger).

A level 2 out of 5 severe thunderstorm threat stretches from central and eastern Texas to the Illinois-Missouri border, including Dallas, bringing the possibility of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, as forecasted by the Storm Prediction Center.

On Monday afternoon, at least two tornadoes were reported in Oklahoma, with one north of Tulsa labeled as 'large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly' by the National Weather Service. More tornadoes are possible as the evening progresses.

While tornadoes are less frequent in fall and winter, they can still form when cold air meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. Although the link between climate change and more frequent tornadoes remains uncertain, scientists have noted an increase in tornado activity during typically quieter seasons.

Heavy rainfall led to flash flood warnings across much of southern Missouri on Monday morning, affecting approximately 150,000 people by late morning.

A level 3 out of 4 flood risk has been issued for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri, according to the Weather Prediction Center. Over 7 million people are under flood watches spanning northern Texas, most of Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, northwestern Arkansas, and southern Missouri.

The most significant risk for severe thunderstorms and flooding on Monday has shifted east of Oklahoma City, where recovery efforts are underway after at least 11 people were injured and homes were destroyed over the weekend.

At least five tornadoes, along with catastrophic flooding from heavy rainfall, tore through parts of Oklahoma from late Saturday into Sunday, demolishing homes and other buildings in their path.

Footage from Dinogo affiliate KOCO shows overturned cars, homes ripped apart, and debris scattered across the area. Storms knocked down telephone poles and split trees in half, leaving a trail of destruction.

In the Oklahoma City area, nearly 40 buildings were completely destroyed, according to the Oklahoma City Fire Department. An additional 43 buildings suffered severe damage, while 54 experienced lighter, more minor damage.

At least 11 people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the fire department reported on Sunday evening. Several others were injured but chose not to seek medical attention.

Tornado sirens rang out again in Oklahoma City on Monday morning after a tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service. Thankfully, no tornadoes or damage were reported from the morning's storms.

Edmond Public Schools canceled all classes and activities on Monday due to the severe weather. Oklahoma City Public Schools also canceled a planned professional development day for staff and closed schools on Monday and Tuesday due to the storm conditions.

Residents in Oklahoma’s Moore Public Schools district have begun donating supplies to help families impacted by the recent storms.

Storms have caused significant damage to homes as residents sought shelter from the intense weather.

Katie Anderson, a southeast Oklahoma City resident, shared with Dinogo affiliate KOKH that she woke up on Sunday to what she thought was a church alarm, only to realize it was a severe storm alert on her phone. She soon heard debris hitting her house, and heavy rainfall had caused her roof to collapse in several spots.

'Things can be replaced, but people can’t,' Anderson said. 'For us to walk away without injury or serious harm, that’s more important than having a roof or a couch.'

'It was the loudest sound I’ve ever heard,' Thomas Shaver, an Oklahoma City resident, told KOKH, describing a deafening boom on Sunday morning that sounded like a passing train.

In the midst of the storm, Shaver told KOKH that he gathered his wife and daughter in a hallway and started praying. He later discovered that the bedrooms in his home were completely destroyed, along with part of the roof.

'There’s a lot of damage to the cars, but some things survived, and we’re still able to get around. I’m very grateful for that,' Shaver shared with the outlet.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for six counties. He also confirmed that efforts were underway to ensure polling stations would have power ahead of Tuesday's presidential election, as reported in a Sunday news conference.

'If any issues arise with polling stations, we will inform the public and redirect them if necessary,' said Governor Stitt. Over 12,000 residents in Oklahoma were still without power early Monday, according to PowerOutage.US.

Stitt warned of life-threatening conditions continuing to move across the state. 'Utility restoration efforts are underway where possible, and we are working closely with local partners to ensure Oklahomans have the support they need,' he posted on X.

So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed five tornadoes, including two believed to be EF3 storms—one near Harrah and another near Sooner Road in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties. Tornado strength is measured using the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which ranks tornadoes from EF0 to EF5 based on wind speeds and damage.

Most of the tornadoes struck during the night, with residents waking to find shattered homes and debris scattered across the area.

Research indicates that nighttime tornadoes are more than twice as deadly as those during the day, as they are harder to spot in the dark, and those asleep may be unaware of the danger approaching.