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The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Grady and Caddo Counties. For the Upper Canadian Riverincluding Taloga, Bridgeport, Mustang, Norman, Purcell, CalvinMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Canadian River near Bridgeport.
When: Until this evening.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Flooding affects cropland
S: pasture
S: and oil wells near the river. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
Additional Details: - At 5:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 14.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 03/17/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Northwestern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma Northeastern Grady County in central Oklahoma Northwestern McClain County in central Oklahoma Eastern Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma
When: Until 1000 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 644 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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 Southeastern Oklahoma City, Norman, southeastern Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Newcastle, Blanchard, Choctaw, Noble, Tuttle, Harrah, Jones, Nicoma Park, Goldsby, Luther, Amber, Bridge Creek, Stanley Draper Lake, northwestern Lake Thunderbird and Stella. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.