Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 7:10AM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 8, 2024 - 5:10am
Expires:
November 8, 2024 - 5:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Texas...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Clay, Wichita, Tillman,
Jefferson and Cotton Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands... oil fields... and
rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may
be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near
Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest
approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area
along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle
and other property should be relocated to places which are higher
than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 4.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Red River is expected to rise to a crest of
8.6 feet early Monday morning.
- Action stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Cotton, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, TX; Wichita, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK