Active AlertsPottawatomie

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 2:29 PM Oct. 14

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.

Full details

Flood Advisory

Issued at Wed 2:41 PM Oct. 14

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma Canadian River at Purcell affecting Pottawatomie, Cleveland and McClain Counties.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Canadian River at Purcell.
When: From this afternoon to late Friday night.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble to areas south of Purcell and Lexington.
Additional Details: - At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet early Friday morning. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.