CANADIAN, OK; Oklahoma, OK — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Canadian County in central Oklahoma... Northwestern Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 525 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms along a line from the north side of Yukon through northwest Oklahoma City into west and north sides of Edmond. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Widespread areas of 1 to 2 inches has fallen this afternoon with additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches possible between 515 PM and 600 PM. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Northwestern Oklahoma City, northwestern Edmond and Yukon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Canadian, OK; Oklahoma, 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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