Headline:
Flood Advisory issued April 29 at 4:51AM CDT until April 29 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 2:51am
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern and northwest Oklahoma, including the
following counties, in northern Oklahoma, Garfield, Grant, Kay and
Noble. In northwest Oklahoma, Alfalfa.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 451 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa, Medford, Newkirk, Pond Creek,
Lamont, Kaw City, Kremlin, Braman, Nash, Hunter, Deer Creek,
Hillsdale, Kildare, Carrier, Jefferson, Nardin, Chilocco and
Kaw Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Alfalfa, OK; Garfield, OK; Grant, OK; Kay, OK; Noble, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK