Heavy rain Thursday morning shut down some Green Country roads

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Posted: 09/09/2010

TULSA - The heavy rain caused some flooding concerns around Green Country this morning.

In West Tulsa overnight, crews closed parts of 81st between Elwood and Union due to high water.

In Bixby, there were warning signs for potential high water at 117th and Mingo.

There was also a road closure in Haskell county. State Highway 71 from Enterprise to the Haskell/Pittsburg county line was closed due to high water.

There were also widespread flooding problems reported in Vian, before the water finally receded.

Area first responders say if you can't see the surface of the road-- don't drive on it.

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