TILLMAN; COTTON; JEFFERSON; WICHITA; CLAY — ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Texas... Oklahoma...
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Cotton, Jefferson, Clay, Wichita and Tillman Counties.
For the Upper Red River...including Burkburnett, Terral, Gainesville...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Sunday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Tillman; Cotton; Jefferson; Wichita; Clay 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS