…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas…
Oklahoma…
Red River near Burkburnett affecting Jefferson, Cotton, Tillman,
Clay and Wichita Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Red River near Burkburnett.
* WHEN…Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 11.0 feet, Crop and range lands… oil fields… and
rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are
isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river
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
2 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
– Forecast…The Red River is cresting and expected to fall
below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood