Grady County, Oklahoma, Thursday, October 15, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 2:53PM CDT until October 19 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Grady, Canadian, Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flood depths up to 3 feet occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend to the Ten-mile Flats area... downstream from Newcastle to near Norman. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 25.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 2:52PM CDT until October 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Grady and Caddo Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:23AM CDT until October 18 at 4:25AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Grady, Canadian, Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flood depths up to 3 feet occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend to the Ten-mile Flats area... downstream from Newcastle to near Norman. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 24.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:22AM CDT until October 16 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Caddo, Canadian and Grady Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 4:24AM CDT until October 15 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

FFWOUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Cleveland County in central Oklahoma... Southern Grady County in central Oklahoma... McClain County in central Oklahoma... Northwestern Garvin County in southern Oklahoma... Northwestern Stephens County in southern Oklahoma... * Until 730 AM CDT. * At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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...Radar indicated. 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... Norman, Duncan, Newcastle, Blanchard, Purcell, Marlow, Noble, Slaughterville, Lindsay, Lexington, Goldsby, Rush Springs, Bray, Dibble, Wayne, Washington, Cole, Alex, Bradley and Criner.

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 15 at 1:56AM CDT until October 17 at 6:08AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Cleveland, Grady, McClain and Canadian Counties. For the Upper Canadian River...including Mustang...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...From this morning to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Overflows depths of 2 feet or more occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... downstream to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 23.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 05/22/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 1:50AM CDT until October 16 at 1:51PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Grady, Caddo and Canadian Counties. For the Upper Canadian River...including Bridgeport...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4 feet on 05/03/1914. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 10:13PM CDT until October 14 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

At 1012 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lindsay to 4 miles southeast of Foster to 3 miles south of Healdton, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Lone Grove, Lindsay, Healdton, Wilson, Maysville, Bray, Ringling, Elmore City, Velma, Katie, Foster, Tatums, Loco, Ratliff City, Graham, Pooleville, Antioch, Hennepin, Milo, and Cornish.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 9:46PM CDT until October 14 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

SVROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Jefferson County in southern Oklahoma... Western Garvin County in southern Oklahoma... Southeastern Grady County in central Oklahoma... Stephens County in southern Oklahoma... Western Carter County in southern Oklahoma... Southwestern Murray County in southern Oklahoma... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 946 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Marlow to 8 miles west of Velma to 6 miles northwest of Oscar, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Duncan, Marlow, Waurika, Lone Grove, Lindsay, Healdton, Wilson, Comanche, Maysville, Bray, Ringling, Elmore City, Velma, Katie, Foster, Tatums, Loco, Ratliff City, Addington, and Sugden.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 9:37PM CDT until October 14 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

At 936 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles south of Sterling to 4 miles southeast of Comanche to near Ryan, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Duncan, Marlow, Waurika, Elgin, Comanche, Fletcher, Ryan, Sterling, Byers, Hastings, Addington, Sugden, Waurika Lake, Corum, southeastern Lake Ellsworth, eastern Fort Sill, Central High, Empire City, and Hulen.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 9:18PM CDT until October 14 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

At 917 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fort Sill to 4 miles northeast of Temple to 4 miles northeast of Byers to near Petrolia, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Lawton, Duncan, Marlow, Walters, Waurika, Elgin, Comanche, Geronimo, Fletcher, Temple, Ryan, Sterling, Petrolia, Byers, Medicine Park, Hastings, Addington, Sugden, Corum, and Waurika Lake.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 9:06PM CDT until October 14 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

SVROUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Comanche County in southwestern Oklahoma... Northwestern Jefferson County in southern Oklahoma... Southwestern Grady County in central Oklahoma... Western Stephens County in southern Oklahoma... Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma... Northern Clay County in northern Texas... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 906 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles east of Cache to 5 miles west of Temple to 3 miles northwest of Petrolia to near Dean, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lawton, Duncan, Marlow, Walters, Waurika, Cache, Elgin, Comanche, Geronimo, Fletcher, Temple, Ryan, Sterling, Petrolia, Byers, Randlett, Medicine Park, Hastings, Faxon, and Addington.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 8:02PM CDT until October 17 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Grady, Canadian, Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Overflows depths of 2 feet or more occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... downstream to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 23.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 05/22/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 815 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 8:01PM CDT until October 16 at 1:51PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Caddo, Grady, Canadian and Blaine Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 815 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:12PM CDT until October 14 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Eastern Canadian County in central Oklahoma... Northwestern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma... North Central Grady County in central Oklahoma... Southeastern Kingfisher County in central Oklahoma... Southwestern Logan County in central Oklahoma... Northwestern McClain County in central Oklahoma... Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma... * WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 711 PM CDT, broadcast media reported heavy rain in the Oklahoma City metro due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oklahoma City, western Norman, Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Del City, El Reno, Guthrie, Newcastle, Yukon, Bethany, Mustang, Choctaw, Warr Acres, The Village, Tuttle, Piedmont, Spencer, Nichols Hills and Jones. - 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 2:35PM CDT until October 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Grady, Canadian, Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Overflows of 1 foot or more occur near the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Newcastle. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 23.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 05/22/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 2:31PM CDT until October 15 at 6:03PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Caddo, Grady, Canadian and Blaine Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 05/09/2019. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 12:52PM CDT until October 14 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Canadian County in central Oklahoma... Northwestern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma... North Central Grady County in central Oklahoma... Southeastern Kingfisher County in central Oklahoma... Southwestern Logan County in central Oklahoma... Northwestern McClain County in central Oklahoma... Oklahoma County in central Oklahoma... * WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1252 PM CDT, broadcast media reported extensive flooding in the Oklahoma City metro due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected for the next few hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oklahoma City, western Norman, Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Del City, El Reno, Guthrie, Newcastle, Yukon, Bethany, Mustang, Choctaw, Warr Acres, The Village, Tuttle, Piedmont, Spencer, Nichols Hills and Jones. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 10:17AM CDT until October 16 at 4:36AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Caddo and Grady Counties. For the Upper Canadian River...including Bridgeport...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 05/26/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:57AM CDT until October 16 at 4:36AM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Caddo and Grady Counties. For the Upper Canadian River...including Taloga, Bridgeport, Mustang, Norman, Purcell, Calvin...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 03/05/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:07AM CDT until October 14 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK”

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Grady and Caddo Counties. For the Upper Canadian River...including Taloga, Bridgeport, Mustang, Norman, Purcell, Calvin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 14.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 03/17/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.