…The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Cimarron River near Waynoka affecting Woods, Major and Woodward
Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Cimarron River near Waynoka.
* WHEN…Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS…At 8.0 feet, Bankfull conditions exist along the river…
and some overflows may occur over some low-lying areas near the
river. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom
upstream… to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little
Sahara State Park near Waynoka… to near Orienta in Major County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
– Forecast…The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest
of 7.7 feet just after midnight tonight.
– Action stage is 7.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
