Flood Advisory for Carter, OK; Garvin, OK; Jefferson, OK +2 more
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Where: Southwestern Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma... Central Carter County in southern Oklahoma... Southeastern Garvin County in southern...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma... Central Carter County in southern Oklahoma... Southeastern Garvin County in southern Oklahoma... Northeastern Jefferson County in southern Oklahoma... Murray County in southern Oklahoma... * WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 500 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ardmore, Sulphur, Davis, Lone Grove, Healdton, Wynnewood, Wilson, Ringling, Roff, Springer, Dougherty, Hickory, Turner Falls, Milo, Lake Of The Arbuckles, Hennepin, Pooleville, Graham, Scullin and Fox. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 5:01AM CDT until October 15 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 2:27AM CDT until October 15 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Norman OK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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