Weather Alert in Oklahoma
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:36PM CDT until May 11 at 8:42AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
AREAS AFFECTED: Love, OK; Cooke, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Oklahoma... Red River near Gainesville affecting Cooke and Love Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Red River near Gainesville. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Crop and range lands... pecan groves... oil wells... and rural roads are flooded or isolated. Low-lying fields... upstream in western Love County in Oklahoma... and Cooke County in Texas... experience overflows several hours before the crest reaches the Interstate Highway I-35 crossing north of Gainesville. Sandpit operations are affected. Livestock and other property should be removed to places which are at least 2 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Forecast...The Red River is expected to remain around 26.8 feet through tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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