Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 2:30AM CDT until May 4 at 8:06AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 12:30am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Washita River near Dickson affecting Murray, Carter and Johnston
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Washita River near Dickson.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Flood depths up to 2 feet extend along the
Washita River valley in Murray... Carter... and Johnston counties.
Over 3 thousand acres of bottomlands between Rock Creek near
Dougherty and Lake Texoma are covered. Any flooding on tributary
creeks is increased by backwater from the Washita River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Washita River is expected to fall.
- Flood stage is 27.0 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:
Carter, OK; Johnston, OK; Murray, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK