First published Oct 16, 2026, 5:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 5:30:15 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:59AM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

A flood warning covers Deep Red Creek near Randlett in Cotton County, Oklahoma, from the afternoon through the evening of October 16. Minor flooding is forecast, with shallow flooding possible on nearby croplands, pastures, and low-lying roads.

Why it matters

The warning advises people to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued October 16 at 8:59AM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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