Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 2:50PM CDT until May 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 12:50pm
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Oklahoma...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Tillman, Wichita, Clay,
Cotton and Jefferson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands... oil fields... and
rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may
be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near
Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest
approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area
along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle
and other property should be relocated to places which are higher
than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- No observed stage was available. At 1:00 PM CDT Wednesday the
stage was estimated at 6.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The Red River is expected to rise to a crest of
9.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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:
Cotton, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, TX; Wichita, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK