Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 6:23PM CDT until May 8 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Oklahoma, including the following
counties, Canadian, Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and
Pottawatomie.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up
to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Accumulating hail may also
cause some concern with any flooding roadways.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Del City,
Newcastle, Yukon, Bethany, Mustang, Choctaw, Warr Acres, The
Village, Harrah, McLoud, Spencer, Nichols Hills, Jones,
Nicoma Park and Pink.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Canadian, OK; Cleveland, OK; Lincoln, OK; McClain, OK; Oklahoma, OK; Pottawatomie, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov