Flood Advisory for Grant, OK; Kay, OK; Noble, OK
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Within bank flows move along the river from eastern Grant County... across Kay County... to the confluence with the Arkansas River below Ponca City. Some low-lying oilfields...
Official alert brief
...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa affecting Kay, Grant and Noble Counties.
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa.
WHEN
From this morning to just after midnight tonight.
IMPACTS
At 15.0 feet, Within bank flows move along the river from eastern Grant County... across Kay County... to the confluence with the Arkansas River below Ponca City. Some low-lying oilfields may be isolated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet. Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. Forecast...The Salt Fork Arkansas River is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet this afternoon. Action stage is 14.0 feet. Flood stage is 17.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.