Norman, OK – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman has issued a Flood Watch for much of Oklahoma and parts of northern Texas, warning residents of the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding through Saturday afternoon. Meteorologists say multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected to bring significant rainfall across the region.
The Situation: Flood Watch in Effect Across Central and Southern Oklahoma
According to the NWS Norman office, the Flood Watch covers a wide area including Oklahoma City, Norman, Lawton, Stillwater, Enid, Ardmore, Ada, Duncan, and Durant, extending southward into Clay County, Texas.
Forecasters say 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected across central and southern Oklahoma, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches possible in areas where storms repeatedly move over the same locations.
“Excessive rainfall could lead to flooding of creeks, streams, and low-lying areas,” forecasters warned. “Residents should remain alert and avoid flooded roadways.”…