Vinson 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 Vinson.

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Flood Warning issued November 5 at 8:34AM CST until November 6 at 1:50AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Watts. * WHEN...From this afternoon to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 14.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 8:25AM CST until November 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Advisory continues 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. - Action stage is 399.0 feet. - Flood stage is 401.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 8:23AM CST until November 6 at 3:33PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning continues 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...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...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 7:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 27.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 32.2 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 Warning issued November 5 at 7:30AM CST until November 6 at 6:20AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Until tomorrow morning. * 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 6:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 16.4 feet early this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by mid afternoon this afternoon. - 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 Warning issued November 5 at 7:30AM CST until November 6 at 7:17PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to tomorrow evening. * 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 6:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Freeze Warning issued November 5 at 7:29AM CST until November 5 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

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

Frost Advisory issued November 5 at 7:29AM 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 this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 7:29AM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Cherokee, Delaware and Adair Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water begins to impact 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 6:59AM CST until November 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Norman OK

...The Flood Advisory continues 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 6:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 6:57AM CST until November 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Norman OK

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Cottonwood Creek at Guthrie affecting Logan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Cottonwood Creek at Guthrie. * WHEN...From this morning to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Residences in southwest Guthrie may be flooded or isolated by water in streets. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie and downstream to the Cimarron River could experience depths up to 2 feet. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6 AM CST Tuesday, the stage was estimated to be 22.3. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The Cottonwood Creek is expected to fall. - Action stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 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