TULSA, Okla. — A widespread flood watch remains in effect across much of Oklahoma through Sunday evening, while multiple counties are facing more immediate threats under a Flood Warning as of Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until 8 p.m. for the following counties:
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Creek
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Okmulgee
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Tulsa
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Wagoner
As of 1:57 p.m., rainfall totals in affected areas have reached between 3 and 6 inches, prompting concerns for continued flooding. Areas currently experiencing or likely to experience flooding include:
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Tulsa
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Broken Arrow
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Bixby
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Sapulpa
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Jenks
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Glenpool
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Coweta
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Kiefer
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Beggs
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Mounds
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Kellyville
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Slick
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Jenks Riverside Airport
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Bald Hill
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Stonebluff
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Liberty
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Hectorville
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Leonard
The Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening for a wide range of counties across the state, including:
Atoka, Beckham, Blaine, Bryan, Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Coal, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Greer, Harmon, Hughes, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnston, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, Love, Marshall, McClain, Murray, Noble, Oklahoma, Payne, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills, Seminole, Stephens, Tillman, and Washita.
Forecasters warn that multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected through the weekend, increasing the risk of flash flooding in both urban and rural areas. Residents are urged to stay alert, avoid flooded roadways, and monitor local forecasts for updates.
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