Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 2:04PM CDT until May 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 12:04pm
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 2:15am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Oklahoma...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Tillman, Cotton, Clay,
Jefferson and Wichita Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to early Thursday 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 current observed stage was available.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Tillman; Cotton; Jefferson; Wichita; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK