Flash Flood Warning Issued for North Central Pottawatomie County, OK
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NWS Norman has issued a Flash Flood Warning for north central Pottawatomie County until 10:30 AM CDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Oklahoma
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Norman OK. The alert is effective from August 22 at 7:38 AM CDT until August 22 at 10:30 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers north central Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma, including Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Bethel Acres.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 7:38 AM CDT until 10:30 AM CDT on August 22, 2026.
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