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Flash Flood Warning 49, NWS Norman, OK

May 27, 2017Lincoln County, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this flash flood warning at May 27, 2017, 10:22 PM CDT for Lincoln County, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 4 hr. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 27, 2017, 10:22 PM CDT (03:22 UTC)
Expired
May 28, 2017, 2:30 AM CDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Lincoln County, OK, Pottawatomie County, OK

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 27, 11:02 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD2 W Prague, OKFLOODING ALONG HIGHWAY 62 BETWEEN MEEKER AND PRAGUE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC BACK UP.
May 27, 11:02 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD3 W Prague, OKFLOODING ALONG HIGHWAY 62 BETWEEN MEEKER AND PRAGUE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC BACK UP.
May 27, 11:24 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 Wnw Centerview, OKWATER OVER HWY 99.
May 27, 11:24 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD3 S Prague, OKWATER OVER HWY 99
May 27, 11:25 PM CDTFLASH FLOODPrague, OKWATER OVER ROADS IN TOWN
May 27, 11:25 PM CDTFLASH FLOODPrague, OKWATER OVER ROADS IN TOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 00:00Z, 3.4 hours before the alert went out and 66 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2017-05-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 5174 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2017-05-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 91 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
5174 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1475 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
119 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.2
Supercell composite
8.1

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The text

As transmitted.

026 
WGUS54 KOUN 280322
FFWOUN
OKC081-125-280730-
/O.NEW.KOUN.FF.W.0049.170528T0322Z-170528T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1022 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Lincoln County in central Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma...

* Until 230 AM CDT
  
* At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have
  already fallen. Flash flooding is occurring or is imminent.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Prague, Johnson and Centerview. 

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3542 9672 3543 9672 3542 9674 3541 9684
      3550 9684 3555 9662 3543 9662

$$

KURTZ
2 follow-up statements
085 
WGUS74 KOUN 280416
FFSOUN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1116 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

OKC081-125-280730-
/O.CON.KOUN.FF.W.0049.000000T0000Z-170528T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln OK-Pottawatomie OK-
1116 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...

At 1102 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding due to 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain between Meeker and Prague. Up to 
two inches of rain have already fallen. Flooding is occurring along 
Highway 62. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include... 
Prague, Johnson and Centerview. 

Additional rainfall amounts of up to an inch are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3542 9672 3543 9672 3542 9674 3541 9684
      3550 9684 3555 9662 3543 9662

$$

BRB
565 
WGUS74 KOUN 280722
FFSOUN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
222 AM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

OKC081-125-280732-
/O.EXP.KOUN.FF.W.0049.000000T0000Z-170528T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln OK-Pottawatomie OK-
222 AM CDT SUN MAY 28 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 230 AM CDT...

The heavy rain has ended and the threat of flash flooding has 
decreased. 

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall has likely resulted in flooding 
of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low 
lying spots. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3542 9672 3543 9672 3542 9674 3541 9684
      3550 9684 3555 9662 3543 9662

$$

BRB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 7:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLincoln46 min
May 27, 7:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Johnston, Murray56 min
May 27, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln41 min
May 27, 7:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNStephens62 min
May 27, 7:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole40 min
May 27, 7:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNComanche, Cotton, Stephens54 min
May 27, 7:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNJohnston, Murray, Pontotoc49 min
May 27, 7:54 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNJohnston36 min
May 27, 8:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGrady56 min
May 27, 8:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHughes, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole51 min
May 27, 8:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal, Johnston48 min
May 27, 8:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Grady, Stephens68 min
May 27, 8:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCoal, Johnston, Pontotoc24 min
May 27, 8:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, McClain49 min
May 27, 8:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNPottawatomie, Seminole48 min
May 27, 8:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal50 min
May 27, 8:55 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Murray, Stephens35 min
May 27, 9:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal44 min
May 27, 9:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, McClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole24 min
May 27, 9:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNOkfuskee38 min
May 27, 9:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie40 min
May 27, 9:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Stephens40 min
May 27, 9:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole51 min
May 27, 9:24 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Murray36 min
May 27, 9:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNMcClain, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole47 min
May 27, 9:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Murray68 min
May 27, 9:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal55 min
May 27, 9:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Murray, Stephens59 min
May 27, 9:47 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCarter, Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Stephens3 hr
May 27, 9:47 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNMurray28 min
May 27, 9:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNHughes, Pottawatomie, Seminole56 min
May 27, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNEllis, Harper52 min
May 27, 10:09 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc, Stephens4 hr
May 27, 10:09 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Murray36 min
May 27, 10:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNLincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole47 min
May 27, 10:16 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNAtoka, Coal4 hr
May 27, 10:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCoal, Johnston, Murray, Pontotoc66 min
May 27, 10:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNStephens34 min
May 27, 10:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNDewey, Ellis, Major, Woodward49 min
May 27, 10:32 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Johnston, Murray43 min
May 27, 10:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston, Murray, Stephens51 min
May 27, 10:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, Pontotoc70 min
May 27, 11:04 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNJefferson, Stephens26 min
May 27, 11:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBlaine, Dewey, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward46 min
May 27, 11:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Coal, Cotton, Garvin, Jefferson, Johnston and 3 more73 min
May 27, 11:24 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter, Jefferson36 min
May 27, 11:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Kingfisher, Major, Woods44 min
May 27, 11:48 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNCarter27 min
May 27, 11:50 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNAtoka, Coal, Johnston, Pontotoc4 hr
May 28, 12:09 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCarter, Jefferson, Love81 min
May 28, 12:13 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningOUNCarter, Jefferson, Stephens5 hr
May 28, 12:18 AM CDTTornado WarningOUNJefferson, Love27 min
May 28, 12:19 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarfield, Kingfisher, Major26 min
May 28, 12:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAtoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Johnston, Love and 1 more65 min
May 28, 12:39 AM CDTTornado WarningOUNLove36 min
May 28, 12:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield, Kingfisher28 min
May 28, 1:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBryan, Love, Marshall56 min
May 28, 1:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNMcClain23 min
May 28, 1:10 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOUNCarter, Jefferson, Love4 hr
May 28, 1:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, McClain45 min
May 28, 1:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNPottawatomie33 min
May 28, 1:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNGarvin, Murray, Pontotoc18 min
May 28, 1:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCleveland, Garvin, McClain, Pottawatomie32 min
May 28, 2:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBryan36 min
May 28, 3:51 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNLove24 min

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.