Headline:
Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 1:51PM CDT until April 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 11:51am
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Cimarron River near Waynoka affecting Woodward, Woods and Major
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Cimarron River near Waynoka.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 CDT Saturday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest
of 7.6 feet this evening.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Major, OK; Woods, OK; Woodward, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK