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Official Flood Warning, Red Flag Warning, Freeze Warning in effect for Oklahoma.
Also: Flood Watch.
What it means
- Flood or Flash Flood Warning: flooding is happening or imminent. Move to higher ground. Never drive or walk into flood waters: "Turn Around, Don't Drown".
- Red Flag Warning: critical fire weather. Avoid anything that can spark a fire outdoors and follow local burn bans.
- Freeze or cold: protect sensitive plants, pets and outdoor pipes. In extreme cold, dress in layers, limit time outdoors and use space heaters and generators safely.
Always follow your local National Weather Service office and local officials. Details below.
Official weather alerts for Oklahoma
Flood Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 2:34 AM CDT
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:08PM CDT until October 17 at 2:34AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Payne, OK
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Cimarron River near Ripley affecting Payne County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cimarron River near Ripley. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are briefly flooded. Agricultural lands and oil wells located near the channel are isolated by water in cutoff channels along the river valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 7.4 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 05/29/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning until Sun, Oct 18, 3:00 PM CDT
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 7:57PM CDT until October 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Jackson, OK; Kiowa, OK; Tillman, OK
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... North Fork Red River near Headrick affecting Kiowa, Jackson and Tillman Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Fork Red River near Headrick. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 3 feet over some areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 800 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning until Tue, Oct 20, 12:00 AM CDT
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 7:46PM CDT until October 20 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Cleveland, OK; McClain, OK
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO LATE MONDAY NIGHT
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River at Norman affecting Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Norman. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 98.0 feet, Flooding to depths of 4 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Moore and Norman... to areas near Noble. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 91.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 94.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 98.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 94.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 98.2 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 800 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning until Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 AM CDT
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 7:46PM CDT until October 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Cleveland, OK; McClain, OK; Pottawatomie, OK
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING TO MONDAY MORNING
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River at Purcell affecting Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Purcell. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 800 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning until Tue, Oct 20, 1:00 AM CDT
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 7:45PM CDT until October 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Canadian, OK; Cleveland, OK; Grady, OK; McClain, OK
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Canadian, Grady, Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Overflows depths of 2 feet or more occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... downstream to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 24.0 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 05/22/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 745 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Red Flag Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 AM CDT
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 11:41AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Sabine; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Full text from the National Weather Service
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, EAST, AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity between 25 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically to Extremely Dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Official NWS page · NWS Shreveport LA
Freeze Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 11:02AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Harper; Ellis
Full text from the National Weather Service
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 to 32 expected. * WHERE...Ellis and Harper Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Freeze Warning until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 11:01AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon
Full text from the National Weather Service
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Amarillo TX
Flood Watch until Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 PM CDT
Flood Watch issued October 16 at 7:57PM CDT until October 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Tillman; Cotton; Jefferson; Wichita; Clay
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO SUNDAY EVENING
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas... Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Jefferson, Clay, Cotton and Tillman Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
5 advisories and statements
Flood Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM CDT
Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 8:04PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Caddo, OK
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Washita River at Anadarko affecting Caddo County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Washita River at Anadarko. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect near bankfull conditions along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by overflows from tributary streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 815 AM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Flood Advisory until Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 PM CDT
Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 8:39AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Cotton, OK; Jefferson, OK; Tillman, OK; Clay, TX; Wichita, TX
Full text from the National Weather Service
FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Texas... Oklahoma... Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Cotton, Tillman, Jefferson and Clay Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Near bankfull conditions extend along the Red River near Davidson... Oklahoma downstream to areas near Burkburnett and Taylor... Oklahoma. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7 feet Saturday evening. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Frost Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Frost Advisory issued October 16 at 12:50PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Washington; Pawnee; Western Osage; Northeast Osage; Southeast Osage
Full text from the National Weather Service
FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Northeast Osage, Pawnee, Southeast Osage, Washington, and Western Osage Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Instructions: Cover outdoor plants or bring them indoors.
Official NWS page · NWS Tulsa OK
Frost Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Frost Advisory issued October 16 at 11:02AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer
Full text from the National Weather Service
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Official NWS page · NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory until Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 AM CDT
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Full text from the National Weather Service
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Official NWS page · NWS Shreveport LA
Storm Prediction Center · today's severe-storm outlook · issued 1 h ago
None of these cities are inside today's thunderstorm or severe-storm areas.
Official SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (NOAA), valid until Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 AM CDT. It shows the chance of severe storms in the area, not a warning for your street. SPC outlook
U.S. Drought Monitor · map of October 13
95% of Oklahoma is in drought, including 44% in extreme or exceptional drought.
Share of the state's area. Updated every Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor (National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA). Drought builds over weeks and months: one rainy day rarely ends it.
Weather in Oklahoma now
What is normal in October in Oklahoma
changing season Storms become less frequent, but a smaller second severe-weather season can occur in October and November, mainly in Oklahoma and Texas. The first snow and freeze arrive on the northern Plains.
El Niño is under way, and NOAA expects it to be strong (NOAA, October 8, 2026).
On the southern Plains it tends to bring a wetter, cooler winter; the northern Plains tend to be milder and drier.
These are general tendencies: every year is different, and your local forecast comes first.
Typical climate per NOAA and regional weather services. It describes the season, not the forecast for a given day.
Where will it rain most? Forecast by city
Total rain each day, in inches. Wettest cities first.
Automatic forecast from a computer model (MET Norway, data CC BY 4.0). Not an official alert: for watches and warnings, follow National Weather Service.
What do the inches mean?
As a rough guide: under a quarter inch in a day is light rain; 1 to 2 inches is a heavy downpour; more than 2 inches in a day is very heavy rain that can flood low-lying areas and roads.
Several rainy days in a row saturate the ground: even a modest storm can then cause flash flooding and rising rivers.
Cities in Oklahoma
Official sources for Oklahoma
Emergency: 911