Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Central Tulsa County Through Friday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Tulsa County, including Tulsa and Jenks, as heavy thunderstorms produce significant rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa OK
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Tulsa County in northeastern Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 9:02 PM CST and remains in effect until 11:30 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers East Central Tulsa County. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include:
- Tulsa
- Jenks
- Catoosa
- Jenks Riverside Airport
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid driving through underpasses, low-lying areas, or any streets where water covers the roadway. Residents should monitor local conditions and move to higher ground if necessary.
Expected Conditions
At 9:02 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen.
- Rainfall Rate: 0.5 to 1 inch per hour.
- Additional Accumulation: An additional 0.5 to 1 inch of rain is possible.
- Hazards: Flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and streets is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 9:02 PM CST on March 6 and is scheduled to expire at 11:30 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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