Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 2:43AM CDT until May 3 at 3:46PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 12:43am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Little River near Sasakwa affecting Seminole and Hughes Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little River near Sasakwa.
* WHEN...Until late this 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 2:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Little River is expected to fall below flood
stage late this morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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:
Hughes, OK; Seminole, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK