Tulsa, Oklahoma – Floodwaters continue to threaten low-lying roads across northeast Oklahoma Tuesday as emergency crews monitor rivers and creeks nearing capacity.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a Flood Warning remains in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday for Tulsa, Osage, Creek, Pawnee, Wagoner, Rogers, and Washington counties. Areas such as US-75, US-169, and local roads near the Arkansas River remain susceptible to flash flooding. Rainfall totals have exceeded 3 to 6 inches in some locations since Sunday. Drivers should avoid flooded roads—“Turn around, don’t drown” remains a critical message today.
Looking ahead, partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s are expected Wednesday. But showers and thunderstorms could redevelop after 1 a.m. Thursday morning, with rain likely between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. A brief lull in activity is expected Friday, with sunny, warmer conditions into the weekend.
5-Day Summer Weather Preview:
- Wednesday (Day): High near 76°F, partly sunny, dry.
- Thursday (Day): High near 70°F, showers likely.
- Friday (Day): Mostly clear, warming to 78°F.
- Saturday (Day): Sunny and dry, highs near 81°F.
- Sunday (Day): Warm again with highs in the low 80s, light south winds.
Stay weather-aware—more alerts could be issued if flooding worsens or thunderstorms intensify midweek.
