Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:12AM CST until November 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 1:12am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Cimarron River near Waynoka affecting Woods, Major and Woodward
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cimarron River near Waynoka.
* WHEN...From early this morning to Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Bankfull conditions exist along the river...
and some overflows may occur over some low-lying areas near the
river. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom
upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little
Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Cimarron River is cresting at 7.9 feet.
- Action stage is 7.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Major, OK; Woods, OK; Woodward, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK