Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 4:44AM CDT until October 1 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:44am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 444 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ardmore, Sulphur, Madill, Davis, Marietta, Lone Grove, Healdton,
Wilson, Dickson, Mannsville, Springer, Thackerville, Dougherty,
Gene Autry, Leon, Overbrook, Lake Murray, Milo, Turner Falls and
Burneyville.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Carter, OK; Johnston, OK; Love, OK; Marshall, OK; Murray, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov