JACKSON, OK; Kiowa, OK; Tillman, OK — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
North Fork Red River near Headrick affecting Jackson, Kiowa and Tillman Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Red River near Headrick.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 3 feet over some areas along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on 08/27/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Jackson, OK; Kiowa, OK; Tillman, 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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