CANADIAN, OK; Cleveland, OK; Grady, OK; McClain… — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Canadian River near Mustang affecting Cleveland, Canadian, Grady and McClain Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flood depths up to 3 feet occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend to the Ten-mile Flats area... downstream from Newcastle to near Norman. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 25.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Canadian, OK; Cleveland, OK; Grady, 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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