Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
958 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

OKC033-051-137-TXC077-280745-
/O.CON.KOUN.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240428T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cotton OK-Grady OK-Stephens OK-Clay TX-
958 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL GRADY, WESTERN STEPHENS, EASTERN COTTON AND
NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...

At 958 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain. Large flooded areas and some water rescues are occurring in
Duncan. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Duncan, Marlow, Walters, Bray, Temple, Corum, northwestern Waurika
  Lake, Central High, Empire City, Taylor and Charlie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3451 9816 3451 9814 3452 9814 3468 9797
      3481 9784 3466 9769 3429 9810 3429 9811
      3429 9812 3429 9813 3429 9814 3428 9814
      3426 9814 3413 9828 3404 9838 3423 9845

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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