Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 18 at 7:26AM CST until November 18 at 10:30AM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 5:26am
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southern Oklahoma,
including the following counties, in central Oklahoma, Cleveland,
Lincoln, McClain and Pottawatomie. In east central Oklahoma,
Seminole. In southern Oklahoma, Garvin.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 726 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Shawnee, Tecumseh, Pauls Valley, Wynnewood, Meeker, Elmore
City, Earlsboro, Paoli, Asher, Tribbey, Wanette, Katie,
Byars, Johnson, St. Louis, Rosedale, Brooksville, Macomb,
Bethel Acres and Trousdale.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Cleveland, OK; Garvin, OK; Lincoln, OK; McClain, OK; Pottawatomie, OK; Seminole, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK