COTTON, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, T… — ...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...Oklahoma...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Clay, Wichita, Tillman, Jefferson and Cotton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM 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 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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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