Tulsa, Oklahoma – Heavy rain continues to pound eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas early Saturday, prompting a Flood Watch through 1 p.m. that could lead to flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, widespread rainfall overnight—combined with saturated ground from recent storms—is increasing the risk of rivers, creeks, and drainage systems rapidly overflowing. Affected counties include Tulsa, Muskogee, Creek, Cherokee, and Rogers in Oklahoma, and Benton, Washington, and Madison in Arkansas.
Drivers should avoid flooded roads, especially along U.S. Route 69 near Wagoner and Highway 412 through Tulsa and Springdale. Emergency managers warn that rural roads and underpasses may become impassable with little warning.
In Fayetteville and Bentonville, city crews are monitoring storm drains for backups, while in Sallisaw and Okmulgee, localized street flooding has already been reported. Residents in flood-prone zones should have sandbags ready and charge mobile devices in case of power disruptions.
This is the second flood-related alert for the region in less than a week, compounding ongoing cleanup from earlier storms.
Warnings remain in effect through early Saturday afternoon. Additional alerts may be issued if rainfall persists or intensifies.
