Flash Flood Warning Issued for Garvin, Grady, and Stephens Counties in Oklahoma
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Garvin, Grady, and Stephens counties in Oklahoma until 11:00 PM CDT on April 25, 2026, due to heavy rain causing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Oklahoma
- Issued
- May 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Norman OK. It is effective from 7:53 PM CDT until 11:00 PM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southeastern Grady County, west central Garvin County, and northeastern Stephens County in Oklahoma. Specific locations include Elmore City, Foster, Antioch, and Cox City.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not drive on flooded roads and be aware of your surroundings.
Expected Conditions
Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain, with between 1 and 3 inches already fallen and additional amounts up to 1 inch possible. This will cause flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:53 PM CDT on April 25, 2026, and ends at 11:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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