Flood Advisory for McCurtain, OK; Bowie, TX; Red River, TX
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. Where: Southwestern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma... Northwestern Bowie County in...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Southwestern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma... Northwestern Bowie County in northeastern Texas... Red River County in northeastern Texas...
WHEN
Until 245 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1145 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksville, Boxelder, Idabel, Bogata, Bagwell, Manchester, Detroit, Avery, Annona, Haworth, English, Bryarly, Negley, Albion, Silver City, Cuthand, Harris, Farmers Hill and Lydia. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.