Custer County, Oklahoma, Thursday, October 15, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:58PM CDT until October 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Washita River near Clinton affecting Custer and Washita Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Washita River near Clinton. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Shallow overflows occur only to rural lands along the Washita River valley... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream to near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Greater depths could occur in areas where smaller streams enter the Washita River valley. Some farmsteads may be isolated by water over local roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 5:27PM CDT until October 14 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Blaine County in northwestern Oklahoma... West Central Caddo County in southwestern Oklahoma... North Central Greer County in southwestern Oklahoma... Northern Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma... Eastern Beckham County in western Oklahoma... Custer County in western Oklahoma... Southeastern Roger Mills County in western Oklahoma... Washita County in western Oklahoma... * WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 526 PM CDT, the public reported heavy rain in Elk City, Clinton, Custer City, Cordell. due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area this afternoon and evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elk City, Weatherford, Clinton, Sayre, Cordell, Burns Flat, Thomas, Sentinel, Arapaho, Mountain View, Hammon, Dill City, Canute, Corn, Custer City, Butler, Carter, Bessie, Rocky and Foss. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 2:52PM CDT until October 15 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Washita River near Clinton affecting Custer and Washita Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Washita River near Clinton. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Approximately one thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to a foot... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream to near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. greater depths may be confined to small areas where local streams enter the Washita River valley. Some farmsteads may be flooded or isolated by water over local roads. Some farm levees may be overtopped. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 11:37AM CDT until October 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Washita River near Clinton affecting Washita and Custer Counties. For the Washita River...including Clinton...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Washita River near Clinton. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Approximately one thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to a foot... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream to near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. greater depths may be confined to small areas where local streams enter the Washita River valley. Some farmsteads may be flooded or isolated by water over local roads. Some farm levees may be overtopped. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 18.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 04/24/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood