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Flash Flood Warning 21, NWS Tulsa, OK

April 30, 2017Mayes County, Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this flash flood warning at Apr 30, 2017, 7:46 AM CDT for Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 5 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 30, 2017, 7:46 AM CDT (12:46 UTC)
Expired
May 5, 2017, 3:15 PM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Mayes County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:50 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 149 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, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2017-04-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 65 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2017-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 371 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
65 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-102 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
480 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
371 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
389 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

009 
WGUS54 KTSA 301246
FFWTSA
OKC097-010045-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FF.W.0021.170430T1246Z-170501T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
746 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Floodgate Release in...
  Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 745 PM CDT Sunday

* At 738 AM CDT, the GRDA reported the floodgates on the Hudson Dam 
  are to be opened, and this may cause flash flooding downstream 
  along the Neosho River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$

Lacy
7 follow-up statements
041 
WGUS54 KTSA 010002
FFWTSA
OKC097-020045-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170502T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
702 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Floodgate Release in...
  Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 745 PM CDT Monday

* At 700 PM CDT, the GRDA reported the floodgates on the Hudson Dam 
  were open causing flash flooding downstream along the Neosho River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$
014 
WGUS74 KTSA 011511
FFSTSA

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1011 AM CDT MON MAY 1 2017

OKC097-020045-
/O.CON.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170502T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
MAYES OK-
1011 AM CDT MON MAY 1 2017

...A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT MONDAY FOR SOUTHERN MAYES COUNTY...

According to the GRDA, the floodgates on the Lake Hudson Dam were 
opened causing flash flooding downstream on the Grand-Neosho River. 
Gate changes can result in rapidly rising water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$
211 
WGUS54 KTSA 020019
FFWTSA
OKC097-030045-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170503T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
719 PM CDT MON MAY 1 2017

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Floodgate Release in...
  Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 745 PM CDT Tuesday

* At 715 PM CDT, the GRDA reported the floodgates on the Hudson Dam 
  were open causing flash flooding downstream along the Neosho River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$
816 
WGUS54 KTSA 030010
FFWTSA
OKC097-040045-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170504T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
710 PM CDT TUE MAY 2 2017

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Floodgate Release in...
  Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 745 PM CDT Wednesday

* At 700 PM CDT, the GRDA continued to release water from the 
  floodgates on Hudson Dam.  Releases remain steady for now. 
  Additional rainfall overnight through Wednesday may require 
  additional releases.  The releases were causing flash flooding 
  downstream on the Neosho River and this may worsen should 
  additional releases be required.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$
870 
WGUS54 KTSA 040004
FFWTSA
OKC097-050045-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170505T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
704 PM CDT WED MAY 3 2017

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Floodgate Release in...
  Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 745 PM CDT Thursday

* At 700 PM CDT, the GRDA continued to release water from the 
  floodgates on Hudson Dam. Releases remain steady for now and no 
  additional rainfall is expected overnight. The releases were 
  causing flash flooding downstream on the Grand-Neosho River and 
  this may worsen should additional releases be required.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$
598 
WGUS54 KTSA 042340
FFWTSA
OKC097-060045-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170506T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
640 PM CDT THU MAY 4 2017

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A Dam Floodgate Release in...
  Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 745 PM CDT Friday

* At 638 PM CDT, the GRDA continued to release water from the 
  floodgates on Hudson Dam. Releases remain steady and no additional 
  rainfall is expected. The releases were causing flash flooding 
  downstream on the Grand-Neosho River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$
417 
WGUS74 KTSA 052015
FFSTSA

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
315 PM CDT FRI MAY 5 2017

OKC097-052021-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170506T0045Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mayes OK-
315 PM CDT FRI MAY 5 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHERN MAYES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The GRDA has decreased water releases from the floodgates on 
Hudson Dam.  The water downstream will likely remain in channel 
with no additional flooding expected along the Grand-Neosho River.

LAT...LON 3619 9506 3616 9507 3616 9512 3607 9512
      3607 9526 3609 9544 3631 9535

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 7:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTSAHaskell, Latimer, Muskogee, Pittsburg35 min
Apr 29, 7:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSACherokee48 min
Apr 29, 7:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAHaskell, Muskogee28 min
Apr 29, 7:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSANowata51 min
Apr 29, 7:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAMcIntosh30 min
Apr 29, 7:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAMuskogee36 min
Apr 29, 8:04 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTSACreek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa4 hr
Apr 29, 8:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAOkfuskee26 min
Apr 29, 8:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAOkmulgee23 min
Apr 29, 8:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAWagoner25 min
Apr 29, 9:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSALeFlore32 min
Apr 29, 9:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAChoctaw18 min
Apr 29, 11:09 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTSACreek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa36 hr
Apr 29, 11:17 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTSAHaskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg, Sequoyah36 hr
Apr 29, 11:25 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTSAAdair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Muskogee and 4 more36 hr
Apr 30, 3:02 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTSANowata53 hr
Apr 30, 4:11 AM CDTWind AdvisoryTSAAdair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Craig, Creek, Delaware and 16 more17 hr
Apr 30, 7:35 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTSADelaware, Mayes4 days
Apr 30, 10:40 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTSACherokee, Delaware11 hr

Nearby

Flash Flood Warnings in Oklahoma, 2017Every flash flood warning in 2017

Sources

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