Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 1:55PM CST until November 24 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 11:55am
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Cimarron River near Waynoka affecting Woodward, Major and Woods
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Cimarron River near Waynoka.
* WHEN...Until Sunday 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 1:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest
of 7.9 feet early Thursday morning.
- 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