- In force from
- Oct 14, 2:52 PM CDT
- Until
- Oct 15, 7:00 AM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 14, 11:37 AM CDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 14, 7:58 PM CDT
- Office
- Norman, OK
- Number
- 10 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
- Where
- OK
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Washita River near Clinton affecting Custer and Washita Counties.
- What
- Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
- Where
- Washita River near Clinton.
- When
- Until Thursday morning.
- Impacts
- At 18.0 feet, Shallow overflows occur only to rural lands along the Washita River valley... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream to near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Greater depths could occur in areas where smaller streams enter the Washita River valley. Some farmsteads may be isolated by water over local roads.
- Additional details
- - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT.
Places under it Clinton
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