Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 7:43PM CST until November 24 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 5:43pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Texas...
Deep Red Creek near Randlett affecting Cotton County.
East Cache Creek near Walters affecting Comanche and Cotton
Counties.
Cimarron River near Waynoka affecting Major, Woods and Woodward
Counties.
Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Grady, Caddo, Blaine and
Canadian Counties.
North Fork Red River near Headrick affecting Tillman, Jackson and
Kiowa Counties.
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Clay, Tillman,
Jefferson and Cotton 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 7:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.3 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