Bethel, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Bethel.

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Flood Warning issued November 5 at 3:06AM CST until November 5 at 2:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of Arkansas, including the following counties, Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian and Oklahoma, including the following counties, Le Flore, Pushmataha and Sequoyah. * WHEN...Until 200 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 304 AM CST, Emergency management reported numerous road closures across Franklin county due to flooding. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Smith... Van Buren... Poteau... Charleston... Greenwood... Barling... Pocola... Muldrow... Heavener... Roland... Lavaca... Spiro... Arkoma... Panama... Wister... Hackett... Howe... Altus... Hartford... Huntington... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 2:37AM CST until November 6 at 1:00AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Glover River At Glover affecting McCurtain County. For the Glover River...including Glover...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Glover River at Glover. * WHEN...From early this morning to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The Glover River is at flood stage with minor flooding at its confluence with the Little River west of Golden, Oklahoma. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 16.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 12/03/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 2:28AM CST until November 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arkansas... Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Johnson and Logan Counties. ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Oklahoma... Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Sequoyah and Crawford Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Lee Creek near Van Buren. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 399.0 feet, faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river, Tailwater Park, and the recreational vehicle campground should continue to monitor later forecasts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:44 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 396.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 399.0 feet this afternoon. This is right at action stage and below flood stage. The river is expected to fall below action stage by this evening. - Action stage is 399.0 feet. - Flood stage is 401.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 2:28AM CST until November 6 at 4:23PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Poteau River near Panama. * WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs. Williams Road east of Panama is flooded. At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama and some local farm roads are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 23.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 32.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 2:23AM CST until November 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Cimarron River near Ripley affecting Payne County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Cimarron River near Ripley. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect the Cimarron River to reach bankfull levels through Payne County. Small areas of agricultural land and oil wells located near the channel are isolated by water in cutoff channels along the river valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 2:16AM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Adair and Cherokee Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey. * WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet just after midnight tonight. This is above action stage but below flood stage. The river is then expected to fall below action stage Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 2:12AM CST until November 6 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Adair and Cherokee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet Wednesday morning, which is right at flood stage. The river is then expected to quickly fall below flood stage by around noon Wednesday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 12:41AM CST until November 5 at 12:30PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Arkansas, including the following counties, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison and Washington AR and northeast Oklahoma, including the following county, Adair. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1236 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. There were earlier reports of swift water rescues in Madison county. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Smith... Fayetteville... Springdale... Rogers... Bentonville... Van Buren... Siloam Springs... Berryville... Huntsville... Eureka Springs... Cedarville... Mountainburg... Natural Dam... Bella Vista... Lowell... Farmington... Alma... Pea Ridge... Prairie Grove... Gentry... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Freeze Warning issued November 4 at 11:14PM CST until November 5 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory issued November 4 at 11:14PM CST until November 5 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Deaf Smith, Hutchinson, Ochiltree, Potter, and Randall Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.