Flood Watch issued May 5 at 8:28PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma…
Texas…

Red River near Burkburnett affecting Jefferson, Cotton, Wichita,
Clay and Tillman Counties.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Red River near Burkburnett.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon to 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…
– The river gage is not in operation. At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the
estimated stage was 6.2 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached Wednesday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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