Flood Watch for Ottawa; Delaware; Cherokee +6 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma, including the following counties, in east central Oklahoma, Central and Southern Sequoyah, Cherokee and Northern Sequoyah. In northeast Oklahoma, Adair, Delaware and Ottawa. In southeast Oklahoma, Central Le Flore, Northern Le Flore and Southern Le Flore.
WHEN
Through Friday morning.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Scattered showers and storms will remain possible through the afternoon and evening Wednesday. Given saturated ground and high runoff, will maintain a watch through the afternoon and evening across northeast Oklahoma. More widespread thunderstorm development is likely late Wednesday night through the day Thursday. Heavy rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour are likely, leading to more flooding potential. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.