Headline:
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 1:53PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2025 - 11:53am
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Texas...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Clay, Tillman, Wichita,
Cotton and Jefferson Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands... oil fields... and
rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may
be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near
Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest
approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area
along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle
and other property should be relocated to places which are higher
than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Red River is expected to rise to a crest of
8.6 feet just after midnight tonight.
- Action stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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:
Cotton, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, TX; Wichita, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK