Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 8:41AM CDT until May 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 6:41am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Little River near Sasakwa affecting Hughes and Seminole Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and expected to continue.
* WHERE...Little River near Sasakwa.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Flood depths to about 1 foot of 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
cover State Highway 99 near the river and south of Bowlegs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Little River is expected to fall below flood
stage late this afternoon 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