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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Tulsa, OK

April 30, 2016LeFlore County, Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Apr 30, 2016, 2:52 AM CDT for LeFlore County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Apr 30, 2016, 10:03 AM CDT. It was in force for 63 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 30, 2016, 2:52 AM CDT (07:52 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 30, 2016, 10:03 AM CDT
Expired: May 3, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT
In force: 63 hr
Issued by: NWS Tulsa, OK
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County LeFlore County, OK

The radar

The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Poteau River near Panama (PANO2). The gauge peaked at 32.64 ft at May 1, 2016, 3:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 29 ft
Minor stage: 29 ft
Moderate stage: 33 ft
Major stage: 41 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07249413, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

303 
WGUS44 KTSA 300752
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
252 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016


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

  Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County. 
  
  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-301552-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0008.160430T1720Z-160501T0651Z/
/PTAO2.1.ER.160430T1720Z.160430T1800Z.160501T0051Z.NO/
252 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Poteau River near Poteau
* from this afternoon to late tonight, or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  2:45 AM Saturday, the stage was 19.03 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Poteau is expected to rise above 
  flood stage this afternoon and continue to rise to near 24.5 feet 
  by this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, minor valley flooding affects croplands and 
  farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3513 9468 3495 9471 3495 9461 3506 9454 3513 9456

$$

OKC079-301552-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0009.160430T2200Z-160503T0600Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.160430T2200Z.160501T1800Z.160503T0000Z.NO/
252 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Poteau River near Panama
* from this afternoon to late Monday night, or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  2:30 AM Saturday, the stage was 22.61 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama is expected to rise above 
  flood stage late this afternoon and continue to rise to near 32.8 
  feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below
  flood stage Monday evening.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands 
  occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama
  and some local farm roads are flooded.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

6 follow-up statements

250 
WGUS44 KTSA 301404
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
904 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016



...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Oklahoma...

  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-302204-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.160430T1503Z-160502T1144Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.160430T1503Z.160501T1200Z.160502T0544Z.NO/
904 AM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Poteau River near Panama
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:30 AM Saturday, the stage was 28.42 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama is expected to rise above 
  flood stage late this morning and continue to rise to near 33.0 
  feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood 
  stage Monday before dawn .
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands 
  occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama
  and some local farm roads are flooded.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

752 
WGUS84 KTSA 301913
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
213 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County. 
  
  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-010240-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-160501T0240Z/
/PTAO2.1.ER.160430T1202Z.160430T1615Z.160430T2040Z.NO/
213 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Poteau River near Poteau.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:45 PM Saturday, the stage was 24.93 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Poteau will continue falling to 
  below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, minor valley flooding affects croplands and 
  farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3513 9468 3495 9471 3495 9461 3506 9454 3513 9456

$$

OKC079-010312-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160502T1121Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.160430T1445Z.160501T1200Z.160502T0521Z.NO/
213 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:30 PM Saturday, the stage was 30.37 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue rising to 
  near 33.0 feet Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Monday before dawn .
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands 
  occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama
  and some local farm roads are flooded.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

506 
WGUS84 KTSA 010133
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-010933-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160502T1213Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.160430T1445Z.160501T1200Z.160502T0613Z.NO/
833 PM CDT SAT APR 30 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday, the stage was 31.84 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue rising to 
  near 33.0 feet Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Monday before dawn.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands 
  occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama
  and some local farm roads are flooded.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

648 
WGUS84 KTSA 010902
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
402 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-011702-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160502T1200Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.160430T1445Z.160501T1200Z.160502T0600Z.NO/
402 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:30 AM Sunday, the stage was 32.65 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue rising to 
  near 33.3 feet this morning. The river is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Monday before dawn.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands 
  occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama
  and some local farm roads are flooded.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

292 
WGUS84 KTSA 011322
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
822 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-012122-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160502T1605Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.160430T1445Z.160501T0845Z.160502T1005Z.NO/
822 AM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 AM Sunday, the stage was 32.49 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue falling to 
  below flood stage by early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands 
  occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of Panama
  and some local farm roads are flooded.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

161 
WGUS84 KTSA 020051
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
751 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. 
  
OKC079-020851-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160502T1200Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.160430T1445Z.160501T0845Z.160502T0600Z.NO/
751 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Poteau River near Panama.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Sunday, the stage was 29.82 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama will continue falling to 
  below flood stage by Monday before dawn.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 29, 7:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Okfuskee, Okmulgee	36 min
Apr 29, 7:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Wagoner	36 min
Apr 29, 7:33 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	42 min
Apr 29, 8:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	McIntosh, Pittsburg, Wagoner	43 min
Apr 29, 8:08 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	37 min
Apr 29, 8:43 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Muskogee	47 min
Apr 29, 9:36 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Adair, Haskell, LeFlore, Sequoyah	39 min
Apr 30, 2:52 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TSA	LeFlore	23 hr
Apr 30, 3:11 PM CDT	River Flood Advisory	TSA	Pushmataha	36 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.