At least two people are dead due to widespread flooding across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management released an update on the situation across the state. Reported Deaths and InjuriesTwo people died due to flooding across Oklahoma on Wednesday.One person died after a vehicle was swept off a road due to flooding in Pottawatomie County.First responders were called to the area of State Highway 102 and State Highway 59B for the rescue after a person driving across the water was washed off the roadway, according to the Pottawatomie County sheriff. The driver, who was identified as an adult male, drove around barriers that were up due to flooding, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Shawnee's swift water rescue team was called out to the scene. By the time they arrived, the man was already dead inside his vehicle, OHP said. Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Shelby entered the water to help save the man. He caught a powerful current and became trapped, according to the sheriff's office.He was pulled from the water by a rescue boat and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. He was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening and is expected to be OK, according to the sheriff. Another person died after first responders were called to a water rescue Wednesday afternoon in Lincoln County following widespread flooding.The flooding was near S 3513 Road and E 1020 Road, northwest of Prague.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed this resulted in a fatality. State of EmergencyGov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for three Cleveland, Comanche and Cotton counties due to heavy rain, flooding and severe weather that began on April 19. The executive order allows state agencies to make emergency purchases and acquisitions needed for resources. The declaration also marks a first step toward seeking federal assistance should it be necessary.