CLEVELAND, OK; McClain, OK — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Canadian River at Norman affecting McClain and Cleveland Counties.
For the Upper Canadian River...including Taloga, Bridgeport, Mustang, Norman, Purcell, Calvin...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Norman.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 98.0 feet, Flooding to depths of 4 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Moore and Norman... to areas near Noble.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 91.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 94.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 98.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 94.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 98.2 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Cleveland, OK; McClain, 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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