Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 7:41PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 17, 2024 - 5:41pm
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
North Canadian River near Seiling affecting Major, Dewey and
Woodward Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Canadian River near Seiling.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Some croplands... pastures... and rural
roads may be flooded. Areas affected extend from the southwest
corner of Major County... downstream to the headwaters of Canton
Lake in Dewey County. Cattle and other property should be
relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks... to
avoid being isolated for several hours by water in side channels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 4.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 9.9 feet early Tuesday
morning. It will then fall to 8.8 feet early Wednesday
afternoon. It will rise to 9.4 feet Friday morning.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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:
Dewey, OK; Major, OK; Woodward, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK