Coalgate, OK Weather Warnings

Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 4:54AM CDT until June 22 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Oklahoma, including the following counties, in east central Oklahoma, Pontotoc. In southeast Oklahoma, Atoka, Coal and Johnston. * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 454 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Atoka, Coalgate, Stonewall, Wapanucka, Stringtown, Lehigh, Tupelo, Tushka, Fitzhugh, Caney, Bromide, Centrahoma, Olney, Clarita, Coleman, Fillmore, Wardville, Pontotoc, Lane and Connerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

National Weather Service