Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:34PM CDT until May 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 6:34pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Little River near Sasakwa affecting Seminole and Hughes Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Little River near Sasakwa.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Flood depths varying up to 2 feet inundate
croplands and pastures along the Little River extending from near
the State Highway 99 bridge to north of Sasakwa in Seminole
County... to the confluence with the Canadian River in Hughes
County. Floodwaters close State Highway 99 near the river and
south of Bowlegs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 28.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Little River is expected to fall below flood
stage tomorrow morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 26.0 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.
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:
Hughes, OK; Seminole, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK