CLEVELAND, OK; McClain, OK — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Canadian River at Norman affecting Cleveland and McClain Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Norman.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 98.0 feet, Flooding to depths of 4 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Moore and Norman... to areas near Noble.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 91.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 94.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 98.5 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 94.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 98.5 feet on 05/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cleveland, OK; McClain, 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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