Flash Flood Warning Issued for Tulsa and Wagoner Counties in Northeastern Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of northeastern Oklahoma. The alert was triggered after trained weather spotters reported active flash flooding resulting from heavy thunderstorms in the region. The warning is classified as an immediate threat with flooding already occurring at the time of issuance.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma
• Northwestern Wagoner County in northeastern Oklahoma

Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Coweta, and Oneta. Reports indicate active flooding near the intersection of 111th and Garnett.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service advises: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.” Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid small creeks, streams, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Expected Conditions

Trained spotters have observed thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with 1 to 2.5 inches of precipitation already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. The primary hazards are flash flooding of urban areas and small waterways caused by these intense thunderstorms.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 8:31 PM CST and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:30 PM CST on March 6, 2026.