Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 2:02PM CDT until May 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 12:02pm
Expires:
April 30, 2025 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Oklahoma...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Clay, Wichita, Tillman,
Cotton and Jefferson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 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. Areas along the river
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
1 foot higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
to 9.6 feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cotton, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, TX; Wichita, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK