Ottawa County, OK

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In effect from Thursday 06/11 7:53 PM CDT – Friday 06/12 11:57 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Tulsa OK

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma

Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.

What

Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

Neosho River near Commerce.

When

Until late Friday evening.

Impacts

At 18.0 feet, moderate agricultural flooding occurs with Riverview Park experiencing minor to moderate flooding. Low lying places around Miami may be cut off from easy access. At 19.0 feet, low lying areas around Miami become cut off from easy access. Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds will be threatened.

Additional Details

- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


Areas Impacted

  • Ottawa, OK

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

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From the Forecaster

Severe Weather Outlook Thursday

Created by the NWS Tulsa WFO

A front will continue to focus stormsthrough tonight across the region. There will be a risk for severe weather with these storms, with damaging wind and large hail the primary threats.

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