COTTON, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, T… — ...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Tillman, Cotton, Wichita, Jefferson and Clay Counties.
For the Upper Red River...including Burkburnett, Terral, Gainesville...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Near bankfull conditions extend along the Red River near Davidson... Oklahoma downstream to areas near Burkburnett and Taylor... Oklahoma.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.6 feet this evening. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cotton, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, TX; Wichita, TX 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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