Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 2:50PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 12:50pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Oklahoma...
Red River near Gainesville affecting Cooke and Love Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Red River near Gainesville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 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 at least 9 feet
higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 30.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Red River is expected to rise to a crest of
34.0 feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
34.5 feet on 05/22/2015.
- 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Love, OK; Cooke, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK