Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 2:34PM CST until November 4 at 5:45PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 12:34pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Oklahoma, including
the following counties, in east central Oklahoma, Pontotoc. In
southeast Oklahoma, Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Hughes, Johnston and
Marshall.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 234 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Atoka, Tishomingo, Coalgate, Wapanucka, Stringtown, Lehigh,
Tupelo, Milburn, Stuart, Bromide, Centrahoma, Olney, Clarita,
Coleman, Fillmore, Connerville, Wardville, Nida, northeastern
Lake Texoma and Phillips.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Atoka, OK; Bryan, OK; Coal, OK; Hughes, OK; Johnston, OK; Marshall, OK; Pontotoc, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK