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River Flood Warning 27, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at May 26, 2021, 12:43 AM CDT for LeFlore County, Oklahoma. It took effect at May 26, 2021, 5:48 AM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 26, 2021, 12:43 AM CDT (05:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 26, 2021, 5:48 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 27, 2021, 8:59 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County LeFlore County, OK
The radar
The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:41 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 32.13 ft at May 27, 2021, 1:00 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.
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WGUS44 KTSA 260543
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1243 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tulsa OK has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-261745-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0027.210526T1048Z-210527T2325Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1048Z.210527T0000Z.210527T1724Z.NO/
1243 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* From early this morning to tomorrow evening.
* At 12:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 32.4 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$8 follow-up statements
239
WGUS84 KTSA 261343
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
843 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-270145-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210528T0330Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0000Z.210527T2130Z.NO/
843 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands
occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of
Panama and some local farm roads are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
OKC079-270145-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210527T0220Z/
/PTAO2.1.ER.210526T0705Z.210526T1230Z.210526T2020Z.NO/
843 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Poteau.
* Until late this evening.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is cresting near 25.3 feet this morning and
is expected to fall below flood stage 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.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, moderate valley flooding affects croplands
and farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil
Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
Lacy313
WGUS84 KTSA 261901
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
201 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-262015-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210526T1901Z/
/PTAO2.1.ER.210526T0705Z.210526T1230Z.210526T2020Z.NO/
201 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Poteau River near Poteau has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Poteau River near Poteau.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river fell below flood stage earlier today and will
remain below flood stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9456 3506 9454 3495 9461 3495 9471
3513 9468
$$
OKC079-270715-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210527T2301Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T1701Z.NO/
201 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
Williams Road east of Panama is flooded.
* 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 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
Lacy128
WGUS84 KTSA 270054
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
754 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-271300-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210527T2116Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T1516Z.NO/
754 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, moderate flooding of agricultural lands
occurs between Shady Point and Arkoma. Williams Road east of
Panama and some local farm roads are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$295
WGUS84 KTSA 271228
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
728 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-272200-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210527T2146Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T1546Z.NO/
728 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until late this afternoon.
* At 6:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river crested near 32 feet early this morning and
has begun falling. The river is expected to fall below flood stage
by late this morning. Additional rises are possible with the
potential for locally heavy rainfall tonight. Monitor the latest
forecasts.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
Williams Road east of Panama is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
Lacy985
WGUS84 KTSA 271425
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
925 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-280215-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210528T0210Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T2010Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until late this evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river crested earlier this morning and is falling.
The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this
afternoon. Additional rises are possible due to the potential for
heavy rainfall in the area tonight. Monitor the latest forecasts.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
Williams Road east of Panama is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
Lacy278
WGUS84 KTSA 271429
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
929 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-280215-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210528T0210Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T2010Z.NO/
929 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until late this evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river crested earlier this morning and is falling.
The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this
afternoon. Additional rises are possible due to the potential for
heavy rainfall in the area tonight. Monitor the latest forecasts.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
Williams Road east of Panama is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
Lacy302
WGUS84 KTSA 271916
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
216 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-280415-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210528T0409Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T2209Z.NO/
216 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* Until late this evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue falling to below flood stage
late this afternoon. Additional rises could occur due to the
potential for locally heavy rainfall tonight. Monitor the latest
forecasts.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.
Williams Road east of Panama is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
Lacy642
WGUS84 KTSA 280159
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
859 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
OKC079-280300-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210528T0159Z/
/PANO2.1.ER.210526T1043Z.210527T0600Z.210527T2209Z.NO/
859 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Poteau River near Panama has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Poteau River near Panama.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 32.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4 feet
Saturday morning. It will then rise to 28.2 feet this evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3522 9442 3504 9462
3521 9470
$$
RJSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 7:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 3 hr |
| May 26, 12:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 20 hr |
| May 26, 5:24 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | TSA | Craig, Creek, Haskell, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee and 8 more | 4 hr |
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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.