Flood Advisory for Pittsburg, OK
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of southeast Oklahoma, including the following county, Pittsburg. When: Until 230 PM CDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of southeast Oklahoma, including the following county, Pittsburg.
WHEN
Until 230 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1116 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Estimates of up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcalester... Kiowa... Savanna... Ashland... Haywood... Mcalester Regional Airport... Blanco... Scipio... Pittsburg... Arpelar... http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.