CANADIAN, OK; Oklahoma, OK — ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
North Canadian River near Yukon affecting Oklahoma and Canadian Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Canadian River near Yukon.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Areas of shallow overflows extend along the North Canadian River valley from near Banner Road... downstream to the headwaters of Lake Overholser. The areas most affected are low-lying agricultural and suburban areas... oilfield facilities... and local roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - 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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