Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 7:54PM CDT until May 4 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 5:54pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Washita River near Dickson affecting Carter, Murray and Johnston
Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Washita River near Dickson.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Flood depths up to 8 feet inundate areas
along the Washita River... from near Davis in Murray County... to
near Dickson in Carter County... to the headwaters of Lake Texoma
in Johnston County. Nearly 7 thousand acres of agricultural lands
are covered. Any flooding on tributary creeks is increased by
backwater from the Washita River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 33.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Washita River is expected to fall below flood
stage late Sunday morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
33.3 feet on 01/05/1946.
- 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.
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:
Carter, OK; Johnston, OK; Murray, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK