…The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…Texas…
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Clay, Cotton,
Tillman and Jefferson Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN…Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands… oil fields… and
rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may
be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near
Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest
approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area
along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle
and other property should be relocated to places which are higher
than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
– Forecast…The Red River is near its crest and is expected to
begin falling by Tuesday morning.
– Action stage is 7.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood