Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Hughes County, Oklahoma Through Mid-Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Hughes County until 10:15 AM CST following heavy rainfall and ongoing flooding.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Hughes County in southeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 7:15 AM CST following radar indications of heavy rainfall in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers southeastern Hughes County. Impacted locations include mainly rural areas, with specific threats to small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the guidance: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid low-lying areas and poor drainage zones where water may accumulate rapidly.
Expected Conditions
As of 7:15 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly, affecting low-lying areas and small streams.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:15 AM CST on March 5, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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