NOWATA, OK — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Verdigris River near Lenapah affecting Nowata County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Verdigris River near Lenapah.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, moderate flooding affects mainly farmland and rural roads. State Highway 10 is threatened by high water at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.6
Flooding in Nowata, 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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