Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Chikaskia River near Blackwell affecting Grant and Kay Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Chikaskia River near Blackwell.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, Several city blocks in the northeast portions of Blackwell may be affected. Streets closest to the river may be nearly impassable... with depths approaching 2 feet. Highway 177 north of Blackwell is overtopped... and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell is closed. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 3 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 30.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The Chikaskia River is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood