Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 3:14AM CDT until May 4 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 1:14am
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Oklahoma...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Cotton, Tillman,
Jefferson and Clay Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday 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 2:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Red River is expected to fall below flood
stage early Sunday morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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