Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 3 at 11:26PM CDT until April 4 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 9:26pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 1126 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lawton, Cache, Geronimo, Medicine Park, Fort Sill, Lake Lawtonka
and eastern Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
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:
Comanche, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov