Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:59PM CDT until June 23 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHWESTERN ATOKA COUNTY...
At 1259 PM CDT, local law enforcement and emergency management
reported life threatening flash flood impacts across the warned
area, including multiple ongoing water rescues near Bentley, Caney,
and Tushka. Pavement is completely washed away on Forrest Hill and
Bethany Church Roads, and Gin Road and Katy Roads are impassable.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has closed portions of U.S. Highway
69/75 due to flood waters between Tushka and Caney.
Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Bentley and Caney. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tushka, Caney, Lane, Bentley and Boggy Depot Park.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Atoka, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
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