Alert archive / Oklahoma / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 4, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this flood watch at Dec 16, 2021, 2:00 PM CST for 4 counties in Arkansas; 8 counties in Oklahoma. It took effect at Dec 17, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2021, 2:00 PM CST (20:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Benton County, AR, Carroll County, AR, Madison County, AR, Washington County, AR, Adair County, OK, Cherokee County, OK, Delaware County, OK, Haskell County, OK, Latimer County, OK, McIntosh County, OK, Muskogee County, OK, Pittsburg County, OK
The radar
The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 156 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1036 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 199 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
376
WGUS64 KTSA 162000
FFATSA
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
200 PM CST Thu Dec 16 2021
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ068>076-170600-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FA.A.0004.211217T1200Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-
Le Flore-
Including the cities of Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, Checotah,
Eureka Springs, Rogers, Huntsville, Springdale, Van Buren,
Tahlequah, Wilburton, Stilwell, Ozark, Stigler, Fort Smith,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Sallisaw, Bentonville, and Berryville
200 PM CST Thu Dec 16 2021
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee,
Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary will stall over the region during the day
Friday. Strong lift along with record precipitable water
values and training of storms possible will lead to a zone of
heavy rainfall during the day Friday through Friday night
across the watch area. Widespread 1-2 inches with localized
amounts over 4 inches are possible across the region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
MAB7 follow-up statements
840
WGUS64 KTSA 170411
FFATSA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1011 PM CST Thu Dec 16 2021
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ068>076-171215-
/O.CON.KTSA.FA.A.0004.211217T1200Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-
Le Flore-
Including the cities of Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, Checotah,
Eureka Springs, Rogers, Huntsville, Springdale, Van Buren,
Tahlequah, Wilburton, Stilwell, Ozark, Stigler, Fort Smith,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Sallisaw, Bentonville, and Berryville
1011 PM CST Thu Dec 16 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST FRIDAY THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee,
Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CST Friday through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary will stall over the region during the day
Friday. Strong lift along with record precipitable water
values and the potential for training of storms will lead to
a zone of heavy rainfall during the day Friday through Friday
night across the watch area. Widespread 1-2 inches with
localized amounts over 4 inches are possible across the
region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$666
WGUS64 KTSA 170954
FFATSA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
354 AM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ068>076-171800-
/O.CON.KTSA.FA.A.0004.211217T1200Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-
Le Flore-
Including the cities of Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, Checotah,
Eureka Springs, Rogers, Huntsville, Springdale, Van Buren,
Tahlequah, Wilburton, Stilwell, Ozark, Stigler, Fort Smith,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Sallisaw, Bentonville, and Berryville
354 AM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee,
Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary located near the Red River will lift north
this morning and stall in the vicinity of I-40 later today.
Strong lift along with record precipitable water values and
the potential for training of storms will lead to a zone of
heavy rainfall through tonight across the watch area.
Widespread 1-2 inches with localized amounts over 4 inches
are possible across the region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$044
WGUS64 KTSA 171602
FFATSA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1002 AM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ068>076-180015-
/O.CON.KTSA.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-
Le Flore-
Including the cities of Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, Checotah,
Eureka Springs, Rogers, Huntsville, Springdale, Van Buren,
Tahlequah, Wilburton, Stilwell, Ozark, Stigler, Fort Smith,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Sallisaw, Bentonville, and Berryville
1002 AM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee,
Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary located just south of I-40 this morning
will continue slowly moving to the north before stalling
later this afternoon. Strong lift along with record
precipitable water values, and the potential for training of
storms will lead to a zone of heavy rainfall through tonight
across the watch area. Widespread 3-4 inches with localized
5-6 inch amounts are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$638
WGUS64 KTSA 171915
FFATSA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
115 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ068>076-180315-
/O.CON.KTSA.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-
Le Flore-
Including the cities of Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, Checotah,
Eureka Springs, Rogers, Huntsville, Springdale, Van Buren,
Tahlequah, Wilburton, Stilwell, Ozark, Stigler, Fort Smith,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Sallisaw, Bentonville, and Berryville
115 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is likely in some
areas.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee,
Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Some creeks and streams will likely rise out of their
banks. River flooding will be possible, especially in the Illinois
river basin. Low-water crossings will likely become flooded with
extensive street flooding in some locations. Area creeks and
streams are running high and will flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary located just south of I-40 will stall
later this afternoon. Strong lift along with record
precipitable water values, and the potential for training of
storms will lead to a zone of heavy rainfall through tonight
across the watch area. Widespread 3-4 inches with localized
5-6 inch amounts are possible. A few areas that receive the
highest rainfall totals could experience significant
flooding. The flooding threat will begin to decrease late
tonight as storms shift southeast of the region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
RBD592
WGUS64 KTSA 172022
FFATSA
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
222 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
OKZ063-180430-
/O.EXA.KTSA.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Delaware-
Including the cities of Grove and Jay
222 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Oklahoma, including the following
county, Delaware.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary located just south of I-40 will stall
later this afternoon. Strong lift along with record
precipitable water values, and the potential for training of
storms will lead to a zone of heavy rainfall through tonight
across the watch area. Widespread 2 inches with localized 4
inch amounts are possible. The flooding threat will begin to
decrease by midnight as storms shift southeast of the region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ068>076-180430-
/O.CON.KTSA.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-
Le Flore-
Including the cities of Muskogee, McAlester, Poteau, Checotah,
Eureka Springs, Rogers, Huntsville, Springdale, Van Buren,
Tahlequah, Wilburton, Stilwell, Ozark, Stigler, Fort Smith,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Sallisaw, Bentonville, and Berryville
222 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is likely in some
areas.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee,
Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Some creeks and streams will likely rise out of their
banks. River flooding will be possible, especially in the Illinois
river basin. Low-water crossings will likely become flooded with
extensive street flooding in some locations. Area creeks and
streams are running high and will flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary located just south of I-40 will stall
later this afternoon. Strong lift along with record
precipitable water values, and the potential for training of
storms will lead to a zone of heavy rainfall through tonight
across the watch area. Widespread 3-4 inches with localized
5-6 inch amounts are possible. A few areas that receive the
highest rainfall totals could experience significant
flooding. The flooding threat will begin to decrease late
tonight as storms shift southeast of the region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
RBD606
WGUS64 KTSA 180424
FFATSA
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1024 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ063-068>076-181200-
/O.CON.KTSA.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Delaware-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of McAlester, Poteau, Checotah, Jay,
Springdale, Sallisaw, Berryville, Huntsville, Van Buren, Stilwell,
Ozark, Fort Smith, Eureka Springs, Rogers, Grove, Tahlequah,
Charleston, Fayetteville, Muskogee, Wilburton, Stigler, and
Bentonville
1024 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following
counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin,
Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair,
Cherokee, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh,
Muskogee, Pittsburg and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A frontal boundary remained located just south of I-40 this
evening. Strong lift along with record precipitable water
values, and the continued potential for training of storms
will lead to additional heavy rainfall through tonight across
the watch area. Additional 1-2 inches with localized 3 inches
and greater are possible. The flooding threat will begin to
decrease late tonight as storms shift southeast of the
region.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$162 WGUS64 KTSA 181201 FFATSA Flood Watch National Weather Service Tulsa OK 601 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ063-068>076-181315- /O.EXP.KTSA.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Delaware-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of McAlester, Poteau, Checotah, Jay, Springdale, Sallisaw, Berryville, Huntsville, Van Buren, Stilwell, Ozark, Fort Smith, Eureka Springs, Rogers, Grove, Tahlequah, Charleston, Fayetteville, Muskogee, Wilburton, Stigler, and Bentonville 601 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED... The Flood Watch has expired for portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the following counties, in Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian and Washington AR. In Oklahoma, Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg and Sequoyah. The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch has expired. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 6:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage | 27 min |
| Dec 15, 7:18 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage, Pawnee, Washington | 57 min |
| Dec 15, 8:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Nowata, Osage, Washington | 50 min |
| Dec 15, 8:30 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Nowata | 45 min |
| Dec 15, 9:12 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Rogers | 48 min |
| Dec 15, 9:15 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig, Nowata, Ottawa | 45 min |
| Dec 15, 10:05 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig, Ottawa, Rogers | 55 min |
| Dec 15, 10:57 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Mayes | 33 min |
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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.