Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 1:55PM CST until November 21 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 17, 2024 - 11:55am
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
North Canadian River near Seiling affecting Woodward, Major and
Dewey Counties.
North Canadian River near Woodward affecting Woodward County.
North Canadian River near Harrah affecting Pottawatomie, Lincoln
and Oklahoma Counties.
North Canadian River near Watonga affecting Blaine and Canadian
Counties.
North Canadian River near Yukon affecting Canadian and Oklahoma
Counties.
Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Grady, Caddo and
Canadian Counties.
Canadian River at Norman affecting McClain and Cleveland Counties.
Little River near Tecumseh affecting Pottawatomie and Seminole
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Canadian River near Woodward.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Near bankfull conditions extend along the
river from the northwestern through the central and southeastern
sections of Woodward County. Cattle and other property should be
moved to locations higher than nearby river banks to avoid being
stranded for hours by high water in side channels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 3.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The North Canadian River is expected to rise to a
crest of 8.5 feet Tuesday evening.
- Action stage is 8.0 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:
Woodward, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK