BLAINE, OK; Caddo, OK; Canadian, OK; Grady, OK — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Grady and Caddo Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Blaine, OK; Caddo, OK; Canadian, OK; Grady, 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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