Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...Oklahoma...

Red River near Burkburnett affecting Clay, Wichita, Tillman, Jefferson and Cotton Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood