Tulsa, OK – A Flood Watch has been issued for much of northeast Oklahoma, as communities prepare for the potential of significant rainfall and localized flash flooding late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, the alert covers Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, and Creek counties. The Flood Watch goes into effect late tonight and remains active until Saturday afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop after midnight and may continue into Saturday, bringing the risk of slow-moving and repeated storms over the same areas.
Officials say the atmospheric setup favors storms capable of producing high rainfall rates, with localized totals of up to four inches possible in some spots. According to the National Weather Service, the primary concern is excessive runoff leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
Residents in the affected counties, including the cities of Tulsa, Claremore, Bartlesville, Sapulpa, Vinita, and Miami, are advised to closely monitor the latest forecasts. Emergency management officials urge those living in areas known to flood to be ready to take action should conditions worsen overnight or into Saturday.
The National Weather Service recommends having multiple ways to receive warnings and to avoid travel through flooded roads, as most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
For the latest updates, visit weather.gov/safety/flood and stay tuned to local media.
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