Flood Warning issued June 27 at 1:46AM CDT until June 27 at 10:17PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Issue date: 2026-06-27T06:46+00:00
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Chikaskia River near Blackwell affecting Grant and Kay Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chikaskia River near Blackwell. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Several city blocks in northeast Blackwell are affected. Some residences will be surrounded by depths approaching 3 feet in streets. Highway 177 north of Blackwell... and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell are closed. Blackwell Avenue is overtopped. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 4 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 32.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The Chikaskia River is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.3 feet on 04/19/1970. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued June 27 at 1:28AM CDT until June 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Issue date: 2026-06-27T06:28+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Oklahoma, including the following counties, in central Oklahoma, Payne. In northern Oklahoma, Grant, Kay and Noble. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are possible through 7AM. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
