PAYNE, OK — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Cimarron River near Ripley affecting Payne County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Cimarron River near Ripley.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are briefly flooded. Agricultural lands and oil wells located near the channel are isolated by water in cutoff channels along the river valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 7.4 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 05/29/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Payne, 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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