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Flash Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:38PM CDT until April 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 838 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding of some city streets in Altus. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Altus, Olustee
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Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 8:38PM CDT until April 28 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

TOROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Jackson County in southwestern Oklahoma... Northwestern Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma... * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 837 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Olustee, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Altus, Olustee, Humphreys, and
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 8:35PM CDT until April 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 835 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mangum, moving northeast at 35 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR MANGUM! HAZARD...Three inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Public. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Locations impacted include... Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Blair, Lone Wolf, Willow, Brinkman, Hester, and Altus-Lugert Lake.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 8:11PM CDT until April 28 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 810 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Duke to 5 miles west of Chillicothe, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Altus, Frederick, Quanah, Snyder, Tipton, Blair, Chillicothe, Olustee, Eldorado, Mountain Park, Roosevelt, Manitou, Martha, Elmer, Headrick, Friendship, Cooperton, Altus Air Force Base, Tom Steed Reservoir, and Warren.
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Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 8:04PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas... Red River near Terral affecting Jefferson, Clay, Montague and Love Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Red River near Terral. * WHEN...From this evening to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Some low-lying areas near the river may be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near Charlie Texas begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Terral Oklahoma area. The river crest reaches the Illinois bend area near Leon Oklahoma several hours later. *
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Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 8:03PM CDT until May 1 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas... Red River near Gainesville affecting Cooke and Love Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Red River near Gainesville. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Low-lying fields... upstream in western Love County in Oklahoma... and Cooke County in Texas... may experience shallow overflows several hours before the crest reaches the Interstate Highway I-35 crossing north of Gainesville. Sandpit operations may be affected. Livestock and other property should be removed to places which are higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... -
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Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:03PM CDT until April 30 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... East Cache Creek near Walters affecting Cotton and Comanche Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Cache Creek near Walters. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 6 feet with very dangerous currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The East Cache Creek
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Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:02PM CDT until April 30 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Deep Red Creek near Randlett affecting Cotton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Deep Red Creek near Randlett. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs and is accompanied by flood depths up to 4 feet with swift currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The Deep Red Creek is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening
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Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 8:01PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas... Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Clay, Cotton, Tillman and Jefferson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett. * WHEN...Until 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