Headline:
Flood Advisory issued April 29 at 6:49AM CDT until May 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 4:49am
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Texas...
Red River near Gainesville affecting Love and Cooke Counties.
...The Flood Advisory is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Cotton, Clay, Tillman,
Jefferson and Wichita Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Red River near Gainesville.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Crop and range lands... pecan groves...
oil wells... and rural roads are flooded or isolated. Low-lying
fields... upstream in western Love County in Oklahoma... and Cooke
County in Texas... experience overflows several hours before the
crest reaches the Interstate Highway I-35 crossing north of
Gainesville. Sandpit operations area affected. Livestock and other
property should be removed to places which are higher than nearby
river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Red River is expected to rise to a crest of
24.8 feet just after midnight tonight.
- Action stage is 22.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Love, OK; Cooke, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK