Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 8:55PM CDT until May 4 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 6:55pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Washita River near Dickson affecting Johnston, Carter and Murray
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Washita River near Dickson.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Flood depths up to 4 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. Over 4 thousand acres of agricultural lands
are covered. Any flooding on tributary creeks is increased by
backwater from the Washita River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 29.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Washita River is expected to fall below flood
stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- 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:
Carter, OK; Johnston, OK; Murray, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK