…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Cimarron River near Waynoka affecting Woodward, Woods and Major
Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Cimarron River near Waynoka.
* WHEN…Until Wednesday afternoon.
* 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 Monday the stage was 8.4 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
– Forecast…The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest
of 8.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall
below flood stage late Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
