COTTON, OK — ...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Deep Red Creek near Randlett affecting Cotton County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Deep Red Creek near Randlett.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Shallow flooding occurs over croplands... pastures... and low-lying local roads along and near the creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall. - Action stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cotton, 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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