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Flood Watch issued April 28 at 1:29AM CDT until April 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of east central, southeast, and southernOklahoma, including the following counties, in east centralOklahoma, Pontotoc and Seminole. In southeast Oklahoma, Atoka,Bryan, Coal, Hughes, Johnston and Marshall. In southern Oklahoma,Carter, Love and Murray.* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Heavy rainfall is possible from repeated rounds ofthunderstorms.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

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Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 11:51PM CDT until April 28 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Norman OK* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Oklahoma, includingthe following counties, in east central Oklahoma, Pontotoc andSeminole. In southeast Oklahoma, Coal and Hughes.* WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1151 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainhave fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expectedover the area. This additional rain will result in minorflooding.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Ada, Seminole, Holdenville, Coalgate, Wewoka, Wetumka, Byng,Allen, Stonewall, Bowlegs, Dustin, Lehigh, Tupelo, Francis,Calvin, Cromwell, Fitzhugh, Stuart, Lamar and Sasakwa.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which arepotentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross floodedroads. Find an alternate route.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 9:00PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers inOklahoma...Little River near Sasakwa affecting Hughes and Seminole Counties.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.* WHERE...Little River near Sasakwa.* WHEN...Until Monday evening.* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands may occur along theLittle River from near the State Highway 99 bridge to north ofSasakwa in Seminole County... to the confluence with the CanadianRiver in Hughes County.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.3 feet.- Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet.- Forecast...The Little River is expected to rise to a crest of25.5 feet tomorrow evening.- Action stage is 24.0 feet.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodIf you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find analternative route.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 900 AM CDT.

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