Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:20PM CDT until May 22 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…

Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…

Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Poteau River near Panama.

* WHEN…Until late Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 37.0 feet, extensive flooding of crop and
pasturelands occur between Shady Point and Arkoma. Many roads in
the floodplain become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 36.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.0
feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
– Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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