CADDO, OK — ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Washita River at Anadarko affecting Caddo County.
For the Washita River...including Cheyenne, Clinton, Carnegie, Anadarko, Chickasha, Alex, Lindsay, Pauls Valley, Dickson...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Washita River at Anadarko.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect near bankfull conditions along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by overflows from tributary streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and is expected to begin to fall Saturday morning. - Action stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Caddo, 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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