Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 23 at 11:16AM CDT until June 23 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:16am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
* 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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Pittsburg, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov