Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:58PM CDT until October 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Washita River near Clinton affecting Custer and Washita Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Washita River near Clinton.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Shallow overflows occur only to rural lands
along the Washita River valley... from areas near the mouth of
Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream
to near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Greater depths
could occur in areas where smaller streams enter the Washita River
valley. Some farmsteads may be isolated by water over local roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.5 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Custer, OK; Washita, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov