Active AlertsFairview, OK
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: A portion of northwest Oklahoma, including the following counties, Dewey and Major.
When: Until 415 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 325 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Orion, northwestern Canton Lake and Hucmac. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.