Ada, Oklahoma – Heavy rain continues to hammer southeast and east central Oklahoma, putting towns like Ada, Durant, and Atoka under a flood watch until 7 p.m. Sunday. Rising water has already closed some rural roads, and emergency officials warn more could be shut down this afternoon as rainfall totals climb.
According to the National Weather Service in Norman, excessive runoff is pushing creeks and rivers over their banks across Pontotoc, Seminole, Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, and Marshall counties. Urban neighborhoods and low-lying rural areas are especially vulnerable to flooding, with residents urged to avoid low-water crossings and watch for water pooling on streets.
In Ada, city crews have placed barricades on parts of Highway 377 and North Broadway, where heavy rain has left standing water. Durant police report several impassable streets downtown, while school districts in Atoka and Coalgate are monitoring conditions in case buses need to reroute. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation asks drivers to avoid unnecessary travel and keep emergency kits in their vehicles.
Flooding risk will remain high into the evening, especially near the Blue River and Muddy Boggy Creek, with conditions similar to the June 2022 flood event. Residents should be ready to move to higher ground if water rises and monitor emergency alerts for rapid updates.
Warnings are expected to remain in effect through 7 p.m., and more advisories could be issued if storms redevelop overnight.
