Waurika Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Waurika.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 5 at 2:15PM CST until November 7 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 5 inches possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 1:58PM CST until November 6 at 3:05PM 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 occurring and 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 1:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 29.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.1 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 1:54PM 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 1:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 8.1 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 Warning issued November 5 at 1:54PM CST until November 6 at 7:17PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning continues 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 1:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.6 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

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 1:53PM CST until November 6 at 4:40AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 13.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 1:52PM CST until November 5 at 6:00PM 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 600 PM CST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several roads likely remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 152 PM CST, The heavy rain has ended, however flooding remains ongoing. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have fallen and excess runoff will likely continue this afternoon. - 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 12:21PM CST until November 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * 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 600 PM CST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1221 PM CST, Although the heavy rain has ended, flooding remains ongoing. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have fallen and excessive runoff will likely continue this afternoon. - 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