First published Oct 14, 2026, 10:08:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 10:31:16 PM UTC

Flash Flood Warning — NWS Norman OK

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 11:40AM CDT until October 14 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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The National Weather Service reported expected and ongoing flooding across seven Oklahoma counties through 6:30 p.m. CDT on October 14. The alert reported 4–11 inches of rain already fallen.

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Affected location: Central and western Oklahoma

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Flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly, and the alert instructed people to turn around when encountering flooded roads.

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Oct 14, 2026, 6:26 PM UTC
The National Weather Service reported expected and ongoing flooding across seven Oklahoma counties through 6:30 p.m. CDT on October 14. The alert reported 4–11 inches of rain already fallen.
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