Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 5:01AM CDT until October 15 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 3:01am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Pontotoc County in east central Oklahoma...
Central Carter County in southern Oklahoma...
Southeastern Garvin County in southern Oklahoma...
Northeastern Jefferson County in southern Oklahoma...
Murray County in southern Oklahoma...
* WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 500 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 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ardmore, Sulphur, Davis, Lone Grove, Healdton, Wynnewood, Wilson,
Ringling, Roff, Springer, Dougherty, Hickory, Turner Falls, Milo,
Lake Of The Arbuckles, Hennepin, Pooleville, Graham, Scullin and
Fox.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Carter, OK; Garvin, OK; Jefferson, OK; Murray, OK; Pontotoc, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov