Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 18 at 7:42AM CST until November 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 5:42am
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
North Canadian River near Woodward affecting Woodward County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Canadian River near Woodward.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Shallow flooding of lowlands occurs 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 7:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 3.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The North Canadian River is expected to rise to a
crest of 8.9 feet tomorrow morning.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Woodward, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK