OTTAWA, OK — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Commerce.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, low lying areas around Miami become cut off from easy access. Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds will be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:
Flooding in Ottawa, OK can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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