Tracking the latest in storm and flooding developments on May 29 across Green Country:
10 p.m.
From the City of Bixby
191st is closed at Mingo. Water levels on 191st at Garnett and on 129th at HWY 64 are also high and continue to rise. Residents impacted by these roadways will have two hours to evacuate or shelter in-place before they are closed. Bixby Police and Bixby Fire will be driving through neighborhoods (i.e. Deer Run, Bixby Ranch Estates) making notification by knocking on doors and/or over intercom. For residents who do not evacuate, sheltering in-place will be required until waters recede. Access by emergency services, including medical services, could become impossible.
Evacuation shelter available - Faith Church, 1901 West 171st St. in Glenpool
8:39 p.m.
U-Haul Companies of Oklahoma City and Tulsa are making 18 facilities available to extend 30 days of free self-storage to Oklahomans impacted by continued flooding across the state.
People seeking additional information or needing to arrange 30 days free self-storage should contact the nearest participating U-Haul facility. Click here to find out more.
8:02 p.m.
A double rainbow captured by KJRH photographer Dennis Meister
7:20 p.m.
From the City of Jenks:
We continue to see water in some of our roadways - please drive with caution. Road closures are listed on our FB page and website. We are encouraged by the Corps’ announcement but still encourage our residents to be aware and watch water levels in your area. At this time we still do not have water on our levee in Jenks and just continue to monitor the area. Jenks Police, Fire, and Public Works Department continue to monitor the water levels closely around town and will re-open roads after they are deemed safe.
6:15 p.m.
Situation Update from the City of Broken Arrow
Indian Springs residents: 1) The Postal Service has informed the City they are holding mail for residents whose homes are inaccessible to mail trucks. 2) The City’s Sanitation Division has put a dumpster at Forrest Road and Ocala Street for residents whose homes are inaccessible to trash trucks. The dumpster will be emptied on Tuesdays and Fridays until such time as the water recedes.
A map projecting flood levels up to a 275,000 cfs release from Keystone is available from the Corps by clicking here. Please note this is only a projection. Continued rains upstream along the Arkansas River basin could affect the flood zone.
5 p.m.
Tulsa County deputies are going to door to urge residents who live between 74th West Ave to 81st West Ave and Charles Page Blvd to the Levee to evacuate their homes due to rising floodwater in this area. TCSO is also using a loud speaker on an armored vehicle to warn residents in this area.
4:56 p.m.
River Spirit Casino announces it expects to be closed through the month of June because of flooding.
4:42 p.m
At 4 p.m. today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a planned reduction of the release of outflow from the Keystone Dam to 265,000 cfs that will be executed over the next 48-72 hours to return the river to below its flood stage. The lack of rainfall in the northern part of Keystone Lake has created more favorable conditions for the lake’s flood pool storage, allowing for a lower release of outflow into the river.
City of Tulsa and County officials stressed this is still a dangerous situation as there is water remaining behind the levees and floodwaters in RiverParks. Residents in the area of the levees should continue to remain vigilant and take precautions.
“While this is moving in the right direction, we are not yet out of this flood,” said Mayor G.T. Bynum. “We will continue to monitor the levees until the water is at an acceptable level, and we will remain vigilant for other emergencies that could arise as the waters recede. Moving ahead, we will assess safety in flooded neighborhoods and restore power as soon as it is safe to do so.”
4:42 p.m.
Stillwater officials have issued a Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency. This is the first step taken to receive state and federal aid due to disasters.
4:35 p.m.
Situation Update
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
Situation Update 12
May 29, 2019 – 4:30 p.m.
FLOODING AND SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTS STATE
As a result of flooding and severe weather impacts across the state, the State Emergency Operations Center remains activated. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) remains in contact with emergency managers across the state and coordinating with agencies and organizations including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma National Guard, Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Oklahoma Insurance Department, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services - Oklahoma Public Safety Broadband Network, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department State Parks Division, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, National Weather Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Air Patrol, Oklahoma American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief, Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps and the Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
A State of Emergency remains in effect for all 77 counties due to flooding, severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds that began in April. Under the Executive Order, state agencies can make emergency purchases and acquisitions needed to expedite the delivery of resources to local jurisdictions. The declaration also marks a first step toward seeking federal assistance should it be necessary.
RESIDENTS ASKED TO REPORT DAMAGE
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management continues to ask residents impacted by the recent storms to report damages to their property at damage.ok.gov [survey123.arcgis.com] or by calling 211. Reporting damage helps local and state emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts. Residents can report damage to homes, businesses or agriculture through the online survey.
INJURIES & FATALITIES
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, 118 injuries have been reported by area hospitals.
Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reports six fatalities attributed to flooding and severe weather.
• Female, 53 years old, Payne County
• Female, 5 years old, Mayes County
• Female, 59 years old, Mayes County
• Male, 77 years old, Kay County
• Female, 47 years old, Canadian County
• Male, 54 years old, Canadian County
FREE PRIVATE WELL TESTING
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is offering free bacteriological testing of private water wells that have been submerged in flood water for all 77 counties.
If your private well has been submerged in flood water, DEQ recommends that you not drink the water until you disinfect your well and sample analysis indicates that your well water is safe. For disinfection and sampling instructions and supplies, contact DEQ at (800) 522-0206. The free testing will be available until July 15, 2019.
Instructions on how to disinfect your well are available at www.deq.state.ok.us/factsheets/SELS/DisinfectIndividualWaterWells_01-2018.pdf [deq.state.ok.us].
MASS CARE
American Red Cross reports the following shelters are open:
• Coweta High School, 14607 S. 305th E Ave, Coweta
• Faith Church, 1901 W 171st, Glenpool
• First Christian Church, 2424 N. Main, Miami
• Roland High School, 300 Ranger Blvd, Roland
• Spiro Middle School, 600 W. Broadway St, Spiro
• Crosstown Church of Christ, 3400 E. Admiral, Tulsa (full)
• First Baptist Church, 304 E. Hickory Ave, Fort Gibson
• Nowata County Fair Building, 612 E. Roxy, Nowata
• First Baptist Church, 1340 S. 13th St, Kingfisher
• Grace Episcopal Church, 218 N. 6th, Muskogee
Choctaw Nation Health Services has provided a nurse strike team and tetanus shots for emergency responders at the Le Flore County Area Command.
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency has Emergency Housing Assistance available to Oklahoma families displaced by recent storms where their home has been left uninhabitable. OHFA provides grants of up to $1,500 for temporary hotel accommodations and/or security or utility deposits for more permanent housing. To apply for assistance, call (405) 419-8196 to leave a message on OHFA’s housing hotline for the disaster housing grant. Visit http://tinyurl.com/ohfahelp [tinyurl.com] for updates and information on how you can meet with an OHFA representative for application assistance.
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans who have been impacted by the recent weather may be eligible for a Financial Grant. Visit their website at okvets.ok.gov [okvets.ok.gov] and click on the "get help" tab to find a service officer or location near you to assist. You can also call 918-781-7766 or 405-523-4000 to locate a service office or location near you.
From now until June 14, 2019, several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline for muck-out, debris removal, and home cleanup from the recent statewide storms and flooding. This hotline will connect survivors with reputable and vetted relief agencies that will assist in debris cleanup and mucking out, as they are able. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the expected overwhelming need. The public may call 800-451-1954 to request help with storm and flooding related cleanup. Those requests will be shared with relief organizations at crisiscleanup.org [crisiscleanup.org].
ANIMAL RESPONSE
The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) continues to support the animal shelter in Tulsa. MRC volunteers are currently being scheduled through May 30. An Emergency Small Animal Shelter has been set up at the Expo Square Pavilion and is currently housing 196 animals.
The small animal shelter previously located in conjunction with the human shelter at Bacone College has been moved to Muskogee Animal Shelter, 4002 Border Ave, Muskogee.
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry reports that people in need of assistance with livestock or can call Dr. Rod Hall at (580) 257-0254 and Dr. Clayton McCook at (405) 283-3884. Anyone with facilities that can temporarily keep 10 or more horses from the evacuated areas are also asked to call Dr. Hall.
A large animal shelter is set up at Muskogee Roundup Club. American Humane Association, Code 3 Associates, and Oklahoma Large Animal First Responders are supporting this shelter.
HOW TO HELP – DONATION INFORMATION
When disaster strikes, the best way to support survivors of emergencies or disasters in Oklahoma is with cash donations to reputable voluntary organizations. Cash donations allow relief organizations or survivors to purchase what they need, when and where they need it. Buying supplies locally helps the local community recover by helping local businesses pay salaries and by keeping tax revenues in the community.
Do not send additional items unless specifically requested by a local community or organization. Do not send unsolicited donations of used clothing, miscellaneous items or perishable foods, which must be sorted, warehoused, transported and distributed. This requires more efforts and staffing to manage those resources and takes away from recovery efforts.
Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF) and Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) have established the Disaster Relief Fund for Eastern Oklahoma to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations which are providing services and support to residents of eastern Oklahoma affected by recent weather-related flooding and tornadic storms. Donations made to the fund will assist with mid- and long-term recovery needs. For more information, visit tulsacf.org/2019storms [tulsacf.org].
Tulsa SPCA reports donations of non-latex vinyl nitrile gloves, flea & tick prevention for medium-sized dogs, dog water bowls and fleece blankets. Items may be taken to the Pavillon in Expo Square between 8am-5pm. Cash donations may be made on their Facebook page.
Hay donations are needed to assist Oklahoma farmers and ranchers after the recent statewide flooding disaster. These donations are currently being accepted at the Muskogee Fairgrounds, located at 1444 S Cherokee St. in Muskogee. For questions or more information, please contact Rowdy Fewel at 918-261-6800.
A flood relief fund has been set up through the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation for Oklahoma Cattlemen affected by the ongoing flooding across the state. One hundred percent of the donated funds will be distributed to the affected cattlemen. Donate at https://www.okcattlemen.org/flood-relief-fund [okcattlemen.org].
LOCAL REPORTS
A Regional Coordination Center has been activated in Pittsburg County to support flooding in McIntosh, Haskell, and Le Flore Counties. Choctaw Nation has provided a sandbagging machine, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has provided game wardens and boats, and Rober S. Kerr powerhouse has provided 1,000 sandbags.
In southwest Oklahoma, voluntary evacuations are still in place for areas in Kiowa, Greer, Jackson, and Tillman counties that are downstream from the Lugert and Tom Steed Dams.
El Reno Emergency Management reports private property has been returned to the owners including the mobile home park and hotel. All residents have been placed in a hotel or apartment with one month rent and utilities taken care of. The Jenks-Simmons Fieldhouse Annex will be a location for impacted citizens to receive food, clean up items and other needs. The distribution center for victims will be moved to the VFW, 1515 S. Rock Island Ave., El Reno. The site will close on Friday, May 31.
Le Flore County Emergency Management reports voluntary evacuations are in place for campgrounds and RV parks along the Arkansas River.
Muskogee County Emergency Management reports numerous county roads are closed in areas along and near the Arkansas River. Voluntary evacuations are ongoing in Braggs, and the Oklahoma National Guard performed air evacuations for the town on Friday. A swift water rescue team from Sequoyah County is assisting with water rescues. Webbers Falls remains under a mandatory evacuation order and parts of Ft. Gibson are under a voluntary evacuation order. Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Cherokee Nation, and local fire departments have teams in place for water rescues if needed. A road has been built between Muskogee and Braggs to allow emergency vehicles access to citizens until waters recede. Supplies are being sent into Braggs via rail car. The Oklahoma Incident Management Team has been providing support in Muskogee since Monday.
Rogers County Emergency Management reports a voluntary evacuation for low lying areas along and near the Verdigris River in Rogers County. Evacuated residents can shelter at the Crosstown Church of Christ in Tulsa. The Guymon swift water rescue taskforce is responding to water rescue missions as needed.
Sequoyah County Emergency Management reports flooding is extensive in Moffett, which is now completely evacuated. Water and power are out in Moffett, but operational across the rest of the county. Some roads are closed in low-lying areas.
Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency is providing their latest updates at https://www.cityoftulsa.org/press-room/ [cityoftulsa.org]. City of Tulsa reports two locations for transportation assistance via Metro Tulsa Transportation Authority buses for citizens interested in early self-evacuation:
• 104 N Gilcrease Museum Drive
• Wilson Academy, Camron St. & 41st W Ave.
Wagoner County Emergency Management reports a voluntary evacuation order remains in place for all low-lying areas near the Arkansas and Verdigris Rivers. Verdigris River levels are rising and flooding impacts are expected in communities including Oak Grove, Okay, and Wybark. Evacuees can shelter at Coweta High School. Calera Fire Swift Water Team is on site to assist as needed. Two Oklahoma National Guard personnel are at the county fairgrounds to lift sandbags into citizen vehicles.
AVOID SCAM ARTISTS
Residents across the state have encountered potential scam artists while trying to clean up their properties. The following tips can help residents avoid being re-victimized by contractors or others trying to take advantage of those impacted by an emergency or disaster.
• Be cautious of anyone coming to your home or business uninvited and offering to do repairs.
• If a volunteer offers to do work on your property, ask if there will be a cost for the work before the work starts. Reputable organizations will never ask for payment for volunteer services.
• Be cautious in dealing with a contractor who asks for a large down payment.
• Don't be pressured into making a quick decision. Try to get three separate bids on the job.
• Ask for references and check them out.
• Insist on obtaining a written estimate or contract.
• Do not pay the final balance until the work is completed to your satisfaction.
• Ask contractors if they have done this type of repair work before, if they will be purchasing necessary permits, and if the work will be inspected. Be sure the contract spells out who will pay for any necessary permits.
• Always pay for repair work by check or credit card in order to keep a record and avoid double charges.
• Be wary of contractors who claim to be state or FEMA certified when, in fact, neither the state nor FEMA certifies or endorses contractors.
If you suspect fraud, contact the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit at (405) 521-2029 or consumerprotection@oag.ok.gov. Download the Attorney General’s Disaster Scam Prevention Packet at https://bit.ly/2GUNYU0 [bit.ly].
Contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) Anti-Fraud Unit by at (800) 522-0071 or fraudstoppers@oid.ok.gov or fill out a form online at https://www.ok.gov/oid/Anti-Fraud_Unit/antifraudconsumers.html [ok.gov].
STATE, TRIBAL, AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has staff deployed to the affected areas, including Tulsa, Muskogee, and Wagoner counties, and the Regional Coordination Center in Pittsburg County.
Liaisons from Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services will be supporting the Emergency Operations Center in Muskogee County.
State Department of Health staff continues to support the Tulsa, Muskogee County, and Wagoner County Emergency Operations Centers and Incident Management Teams.
The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps continues to support shelter operations in Tulsa, Muskogee, and Le Flore Counties.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement Division is supporting the refueling of tugboats at the Port of Muskogee. Troopers continue to assist with road closings along the river systems in eastern Oklahoma.
The ABLE Commission provided agents to assist law enforcement in Osage County in preventing looting in Avant as Bird Creek begins to recede.
ROAD CLOSURES
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and Oklahoma Department of Transportation are warning citizens against parking on highways and shoulders to take photos of flooding. This creates a dangerous situation for all drivers on the road in that area.
They continue to discourage travel in flood-impacted parts of the state.
The following highways are closed until further notice due to flooding:
***Note: SEQUOYAH CO: East and westbound US-64 is closed between Roland, Okla., and Fort Smith, Ark. All traffic is detoured to I-40. WAGONER CO.: Southbound US-69 is closed north of Muskogee at the Arkansas River. Drivers should use SH-51 or locate an alternate route such as SH-351/Muskogee Turnpike, which has eliminated tolls between US-69 and SH-165.***
Alfalfa County
• SH-38 is closed between SH-11 and Nescatunga near the Great Salt Plains Lake.
• SH-8B is closed from SH-8 west to Aline.
Beckham County
• The I-40 southern service road (old Route 66) is closed at MM19 near Sayre for extended repairs due to road damage.
Cherokee County
• SH-80 is closed four miles west of Hulbert near Fort Gibson Lake.
• SH-80 is closed near the Canyon Rd. access area just north of Fort Gibson.
Delaware County
• SH-127 is closed just west of US-59 near Jay due to a damaged drainage structure.
Garvin County
• SH-19 is OPEN east of US-177/SH-19 junction in Stratford.
Johnston County
• SH-48A is closed to through traffic between the SH-48 junction in Coleman and SH-7 in Milburn due to a damaged construction detour.
Kay County
• US-77 is closed between SH-156 and southern Tonkawa.
• SH-156 is closed between Marland and US-60/US-177.
Le Flore County
• SH-9A is closed northeast of Spiro, west of Fort Smith, Ark.
Logan County
• SH-74F is closed between Cashion and SH-33 due to pavement damage.
Love County
• SH-77 Scenic is closed at Lake Murray Spillway.
Muskogee County
• SH-10 is closed at Big Greenleaf Creek 3.5 miles south of Braggs.
• SH-10 is closed two miles east of the US-62 junction near Fort Gibson.
• US-62 is closed between SH-80 near Fort Gibson and SH-165 in Muskogee.
• SH-104 is closed at Coal Creek just east of Haskell.
• Southbound SH-165 off-ramp to eastbound US-62 is closed in Muskogee. Northbound SH-165 is narrowed to one lane at US-62.
Nowata County
• SH-10 is closed east of US-169 near Lenapah due to damage to a drain.
• SH-28 is closed between US-60 and US-169 near Nowata.
• US-169 is closed north of US-60 near Delaware.
Ottawa County
• SH-10 is closed between SH-69A and US-69.
• SH-125 is closed one mile south of SH-10 in Miami.
• US-59/SH-10 is closed one mile west of US-69 near Miami.
• US-69 is closed between SH-125 and US-59/SH-10 near Miami.
Rogers County
• US-169 is closed eight miles north of SH-88 near Talala.
• SH-88 is closed seven miles east of US-169 near Oologah.
Sequoyah County
• US-64 is closed between Roland, Okla. and Fort Smith, Ark. All traffic is detoured to I-40.
• SH-64D is closed from I-40 east of Roland to US-64 west of Fort Smith, Ark.
• US-64/SH-100 is closed from the US-64/SH-100 junction near Webbers Falls to east of the Ray Fine bridge near Gore.
Tulsa County
• SH-51 is closed between 145 W. Ave. and Avery Dr. near SH-97 in Sand Springs. S 113 W. Ave. will remain open.
Wagoner County
• Southbound US-69 is closed north of Muskogee at the Arkansas River. Drivers should use SH-51 or locate an alternate route such as SH-351/Muskogee Turnpike, which has temporarily eliminated tolls between US-69 and SH-165.
• SH-16 is closed near the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Muskogee.
• SH-16 is closed northwest of Okay.
• SH-72 is closed from East 201st South to just north of the Arkansas River bridge near Coweta
Washington County
• SH-123 is closed between Bartlesville and Dewey.
Woods County
• US-64 is closed between SH-14, west of Alva, and SH-50 near Freedom due to a damaged construction detour. Detour is SH-14 to US-412 to SH-50.
For official information about highway closures due to flooding, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation posts updates in the Traffic Advisory section of www.odot.org [odot.org]. An interactive map showing highway conditions and closures can be found at www.okroads.org [okroads.org].
UTILITIES
Oklahoma Natural Gas reports 1,329 meters have been shut off due to flooding.
Bixby: 420
Sand Springs: 363
Sand Springs area (Candlestick neighborhood): 16
Skiatook: 25
Turley: 27
Ft. Gibson/Muskogee: 110
Muskogee area (Keetonville Rd/Hwy 20): 2
Broken Arrow (Indian Springs neighborhood): 94
Southwest Tulsa (Garden City neighborhood): 28
Southwest Tulsa (Cherry Hill trailer park): 72
Jenks (Green Valley mobile home park): 18
Owasso: 8
Sand Springs area (Wakiwa/Wellston Rd): 17
Tulsa (S 53 W Ave/W 12): 75
Tulsa (81st/Charles Page): 53
Claremore area (Hwy 20/Verdigris River): 1
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission reports 1,801 outages statewide.
OG&E - Total: 1,130
Sapulpa: 517
Fort Gibson: 241
Norman: 104
Ardmore: 103
Konawa: 99
Gore: 66
PSO (by county) - Total: 295
Pushmataha: 92
Le Flore: 76
Tulsa: 72
Smaller outages reported in the following counties:
Atoka, Caddo, Choctaw, Comanche, Latimer, Mayes, Okmulgee, Osage, and Pittsburg
COOPERATIVES (by county)
Northwestern Electric Cooperative – TOTAL: 193
Woodward: 193
Red River Valley Rural Electric Association – TOTAL: 106
Jefferson: 106
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative - TOTAL: 77
Delaware: 41
Maye: 35
Ottawa: 1
Lake Region Electric Cooperative – TOTAL: 35
Cherokee: 1
Muskogee: 21
Wagoner: 13
EMERGENCY PRICE STABILIZATION ACT IN EFFECT
The state’s price gouging statute is in effect for all 77 Oklahoma counties. The Emergency Price Stabilization Act prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goods and services after a declared emergency. The statute triggers automatically after the governor issues a state of emergency. The law allows the attorney general to pursue charges against individuals or businesses that engage in price gouging.
For more information or to report a complaint, individuals can contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit by phone at (405) 521-2029, or email at consumerprotection@oag.ok.gov.
DIAL 211
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact your local 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 911 for emergencies.
4:31 p.m.
Coweta Public Update
4:20 PM - Wednesday — Public Update
At the moment, Coweta Creek has crested and is dropping somewhat. If locally heavy rains return, the creek may rise / flood again.
At current levels of release from Oolagah Lake and Keystone Lake into the Verdigris and Arkansas Rivers, respectively, we expect flooding to remain relatively static. If release levels increase, we may see increased impacts locally.
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains active and will stay active through the storm / flood event and through assessment / recovery efforts afterward.
Check roads and bridges here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ok.maps.arcgis.com_apps_Viewer_index.html&d=DwIFaQ&c=aLv4kG3eFBuAUFgZFQ07JQ&r=aDt5wN1r3PbBCWBVa1zlWw&m=GB1mn5QCCEQrmHCTtm2FJY3TYIg01Jkik3BF9taAzWA&s=wiZZByI6YgZ1pWFfwY38gi_i92SHv7qdPhamisJaKPM&e= …
If you've had damage from May 20th on, from storms or from flooding, please report it! Help may be available, but only for those who report via this link: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__damage.ok.gov&d=DwIFaQ&c=aLv4kG3eFBuAUFgZFQ07JQ&r=aDt5wN1r3PbBCWBVa1zlWw&m=GB1mn5QCCEQrmHCTtm2FJY3TYIg01Jkik3BF9taAzWA&s=mRElJUofox_Yeu10NEhEAHBT8vAf1HP6BExQAqGowL4&e= people internet access can call 2-1-1 to report. Localized reporting helps determine available federal assistance.
With the uncertain weather, people living within 2 blocks of Coweta Creek (either side) between 111th Street South and the Arkansas River are encouraged to consider voluntarily evacuating. Shelter is available at the I-High at 14699 S. 305th E. Avenue. Pets can be accommodated at the City Animal Control facility -- call the CPD non-emergency number to make arrangements in advance. To check if you're in a flood zone, use this link: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__msc.fema.gov_portal_search&d=DwIFaQ&c=aLv4kG3eFBuAUFgZFQ07JQ&r=aDt5wN1r3PbBCWBVa1zlWw&m=GB1mn5QCCEQrmHCTtm2FJY3TYIg01Jkik3BF9taAzWA&s=gP0BeIGLiMUM1dxQt7gFk4wMLhGH4c1WwxeDdy544PQ&e=
Some sandbags are still available, with help to load them into your vehicle, at the Wagoner County fairgrounds
4:18 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning for Creek and Tulsa County in OK until 8:15pm
3:25 p.m.
From the Jenks Police Department: Due to flash flooding in Jenks, we ask that unless you HAVE to be out driving, that you please stay put and off the roads.
Because of the existing high waters from the Keystone Dam Release, the rainfall from today has no where to go. So it is pooling and flooding in roadways all over Jenks.
We ask you refrain from driving around unless absolutely necessary. We will update you once the waters drain and it is safer to drive.
We ask you refrain from driving around unless absolutely necessary. We will update you once the waters drain and it is safer to drive.
3:10 p.m.
Road is going to be blocked on I 40 at mile marker 330.
2:46 p.m.
CREEK TURNPIKE UPDATE: The Peoria/Elm WB off ramp on the Creek Turnpike in Jenks is now closed due to flooding.
1:48 p.m.
Troop L Road Closings
Troop L Road Closings
05/29/2019
05/29/2019
1400 hours
1400 hours
Craig County:
Craig County:
None
None
Delaware County:
Delaware County:
SH127 west of US59
SH127 west of US59
Mayes County:
Mayes County:
None
None
Nowata:
Nowata:
SH10 eastbound and westbound from US169 to the Craig/Nowata County line
SH10 eastbound and westbound from US169 to the Craig/Nowata County line
SH28 between US169 and US60
SH28 between US169 and US60
Ottawa County:
SH125 at SH10
US69 northbound and southbound from 30RD to the Oklahoma/Kansas State line
US69 eastbound and westbound from the Neosho River to NS545RD
Washington County:
SH123 between Bartlesville and Dewey
SH11 northbound and southbound at East 186th Street North
Will Rogers Turnpike:
None
Cherokee Turnpike:
None
None
1:43 p.m.
None
At 1331 hours on 05/29/19, listed below are the highway closures with Troop C due to high water.
Adair:
At 1331 hours on 05/29/19, listed below are the highway closures with Troop C due to high water.
None
Adair:
Cherokee:
None
SH80 north of Fort Gibson
Cherokee:
SH80 west of Hulbert
SH80 north of Fort Gibson
Haskell:
SH80 west of Hulbert
None
Haskell:
McIntosh:
None
None
McIntosh:
Muskogee:
None
US62 between Muskogee and Fort Gibson
Muskogee:
US62 at SH80 in Fort Gibson, westbound lanes only
US62 between Muskogee and Fort Gibson
SH10 at the US62 junction in Fort Gibson
US62 at SH80 in Fort Gibson, westbound lanes only
SH10 south of Braggs at Greenleaf State Park
SH10 at the US62 junction in Fort Gibson
US69 at SH51B south of Wagoner, southbound lanes only
SH10 south of Braggs at Greenleaf State Park
SH100/US64 east of Webbers Falls to near Gore
US69 at SH51B south of Wagoner, southbound lanes only
Sequoyah:
SH100/US64 east of Webbers Falls to near Gore
US64 from Roland to Arkansas line
Sequoyah:
Wagoner:
US64 from Roland to Arkansas line
SH104 at Haskell and SH51B
Wagoner:
SH72 south of Coweta at the Arkansas river
SH104 at Haskell and SH51B
Muskogee Turnpike:
SH72 south of Coweta at the Arkansas river
None
Muskogee Turnpike:
12:56 p.m.
None
Situation Update 5/29 at 12:45 p.m.
12:56 p.m.
Rain and possible thunderstorms continue in the area for today.
Situation Update 5/29 at 12:45 p.m.
Washington between Aspen and Elm was reopened last night.
Rain and possible thunderstorms continue in the area for today.
Indian Springs residents: The Postal Service has informed the City they are holding mail for residents whose homes are inaccessible to mail trucks.
Washington between Aspen and Elm was reopened last night.
Water level:
Indian Springs residents: The Postal Service has informed the City they are holding mail for residents whose homes are inaccessible to mail trucks.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has maintained the release rate from Keystone Dam at around 275,000 cfs. Water levels in south Broken Arrow have remained steady. Water appears to be spreading out more than rising.
Water level:
A map projecting flood levels up to a 275,000 cfs release from Keystone is available from the Corps at https://ags01.sec.usace.army.mil/portal/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=0c320deffc3e42128c192d400b04bee0 [ags01.sec.usace.army.mil]. Please note this is only a projection. Continued rains upstream along the Arkansas River basin could affect the flood zone.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has maintained the release rate from Keystone Dam at around 275,000 cfs. Water levels in south Broken Arrow have remained steady. Water appears to be spreading out more than rising.
It is projected that at 305,000 cfs, approximately 85 homes in Broken Arrow could potentially be impacted by flooding.
A map projecting flood levels up to a 275,000 cfs release from Keystone is available from the Corps at https://ags01.sec.usace.army.mil/portal/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=0c320deffc3e42128c192d400b04bee0 [ags01.sec.usace.army.mil]. Please note this is only a projection. Continued rains upstream along the Arkansas River basin could affect the flood zone.
Forecast:
It is projected that at 305,000 cfs, approximately 85 homes in Broken Arrow could potentially be impacted by flooding.
The National Weather Service indicates showers and thunderstorms will be over the area throughout most of Wednesday. Thursday and Friday should be dry, and rain could return late Saturday.
Forecast:
Flash flooding potential along creeks:
The National Weather Service indicates showers and thunderstorms will be over the area throughout most of Wednesday. Thursday and Friday should be dry, and rain could return late Saturday.
A flash flood watch remains in effect until Thursday morning.
Flash flooding potential along creeks:
It’s important to remember with the Arkansas and Verdigris Rivers already swollen by discharges from from the Keystone and Oologah dams, respectively, residents living along area creeks should be alert to potential flash flooding during high intensity rainfalls.
A flash flood watch remains in effect until Thursday morning.
Sand:
It’s important to remember with the Arkansas and Verdigris Rivers already swollen by discharges from from the Keystone and Oologah dams, respectively, residents living along area creeks should be alert to potential flash flooding during high intensity rainfalls.
Sand and bags are available at the Liberty Trail parking lot on the east side of Elm Place near the Creek Turnpike. Entry to the trailhead is off Miami Street. Residents may fill their own sand bags using their own shovels.
Sand:
Power outages:
Sand and bags are available at the Liberty Trail parking lot on the east side of Elm Place near the Creek Turnpike. Entry to the trailhead is off Miami Street. Residents may fill their own sand bags using their own shovels.
There are no current power outages in Broken Arrow.
Power outages:
Gas shutoff:
There are no current power outages in Broken Arrow.
ONG has disconnected natural gas service to approximately 94 homes in Indian Springs due to the water level. ONG has done this for the safety of their customers, as well as their employees first responders.
Gas shutoff:
If you smell natural gas, please leave the area immediately and call 911 and 800-458-4251.
ONG has disconnected natural gas service to approximately 94 homes in Indian Springs due to the water level. ONG has done this for the safety of their customers, as well as their employees first responders.
Debris:
If you smell natural gas, please leave the area immediately and call 911 and 800-458-4251.
Details regarding debris pickup will be released by Friday.
Debris:
Residents can take green waste (tree limbs and branches) to the Tulsa Mulch site, 2100 N. 145th E. Ave. in east Tulsa, free of charge. It is open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days per week, except holidays. Present a driver’s license or a recent utility bill as proof of Broken Arrow residence.
Details regarding debris pickup will be released by Friday.
If your debris is not significant, residents can also cut green waste into 2’ x 4’ bundles and place it at the curb with your regular trash service.
Residents can take green waste (tree limbs and branches) to the Tulsa Mulch site, 2100 N. 145th E. Ave. in east Tulsa, free of charge. It is open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days per week, except holidays. Present a driver’s license or a recent utility bill as proof of Broken Arrow residence.
Wild animals:
If your debris is not significant, residents can also cut green waste into 2’ x 4’ bundles and place it at the curb with your regular trash service.
Be advised, wild animals such as snakes and coyotes, often seek higher ground during floods. Be aware of your surroundings and keep a close watch on pets. If a wild animal is close populated areas, contact Broken Arrow Animal Control at 918-259-8311 or Police non-emergency at 918-451-8400 after hours.
Wild animals:
Be advised, wild animals such as snakes and coyotes, often seek higher ground during floods. Be aware of your surroundings and keep a close watch on pets. If a wild animal is close populated areas, contact Broken Arrow Animal Control at 918-259-8311 or Police non-emergency at 918-451-8400 after hours.
Current road closures:
• Washington (91st) between Evans Road (225th) and Highland Drive has been closed by Wagoner County.
Current road closures:
• Hillside Drive remains closed between Charlestons and Hobby Lobby. Do not attempt to drive around barricades. Pedestrians and joggers must also keep out of the area.
• Washington (91st) between Evans Road (225th) and Highland Drive has been closed by Wagoner County.
Dial 211:
• Hillside Drive remains closed between Charlestons and Hobby Lobby. Do not attempt to drive around barricades. Pedestrians and joggers must also keep out of the area.
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact your local 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 911 for emergencies.
Dial 211:
Residents who experience damage to their home, business or farm should also complete a state reporting form at http://damage.ok.gov [damage.ok.gov].
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact your local 2-1-1. Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Please only call 911 for emergencies.
Cooling station:
Residents who experience damage to their home, business or farm should also complete a state reporting form at http://damage.ok.gov [damage.ok.gov].
Central Park Community Center will be open regular business hours (7 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F and 9a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday) as a cooling station for displaced residents.
Cooling station:
Mass Care:
Central Park Community Center will be open regular business hours (7 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F and 9a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday) as a cooling station for displaced residents.
From now until June 14, several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline for muck-out, debris removal and home cleanup from the recent statewide storms and flooding. This hotline will connect survivors with reputable and vetted relief agencies that will assist in debris cleanup and mucking out, as they are able. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the expected overwhelming need. The public may call 800-451-1954 to request help with storm and flooding related cleanup. Those requests will be shared with relief organizations at crisiscleanup.org.
Mass Care:
American Red Cross reports the following shelters are open due to high water:
From now until June 14, several relief agencies are staffing a free hotline for muck-out, debris removal and home cleanup from the recent statewide storms and flooding. This hotline will connect survivors with reputable and vetted relief agencies that will assist in debris cleanup and mucking out, as they are able. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the expected overwhelming need. The public may call 800-451-1954 to request help with storm and flooding related cleanup. Those requests will be shared with relief organizations at crisiscleanup.org.
• Coweta High School, 14607 S. 305th E Ave, Coweta
American Red Cross reports the following shelters are open due to high water:
• Faith Church, 1901 W 171st, Glenpool
• Coweta High School, 14607 S. 305th E Ave, Coweta
• Crosstown Church of Christ, 3400 E. Admiral, Tulsa
• Faith Church, 1901 W 171st, Glenpool
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans who have been impacted by the recent weather may be eligible for a Financial Grant. Visit their website at okvets.ok.gov [okvets.ok.gov] and click on the "get help" tab to find a service officer or location near you to assist. You can also call 918-781-7766 or 405-523-4000 to locate a service office or location near you.
• Crosstown Church of Christ, 3400 E. Admiral, Tulsa
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry reports that people with horses and cattle in need of assistance can call Dr. Rod Hall at (580) 257-0254 and Dr. Clayton Cook at (575) 405-9556. Anyone with facilities that can temporarily keep 10 or more horses from the evacuated areas are also asked to call Dr. Hall.
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans who have been impacted by the recent weather may be eligible for a Financial Grant. Visit their website at okvets.ok.gov [okvets.ok.gov] and click on the "get help" tab to find a service officer or location near you to assist. You can also call 918-781-7766 or 405-523-4000 to locate a service office or location near you.
Highway closures:
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry reports that people with horses and cattle in need of assistance can call Dr. Rod Hall at (580) 257-0254 and Dr. Clayton Cook at (575) 405-9556. Anyone with facilities that can temporarily keep 10 or more horses from the evacuated areas are also asked to call Dr. Hall.
For official information about highway closures due to flooding, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation posts updates in the Traffic Advisory section of www.odot.org [odot.org]. An interactive map showing highway conditions and closures can be found at www.okroads.org [okroads.org].
Highway closures:
EOC Active:
For official information about highway closures due to flooding, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation posts updates in the Traffic Advisory section of www.odot.org [odot.org]. An interactive map showing highway conditions and closures can be found at www.okroads.org [okroads.org].
The Broken Arrow Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated, and officials continue to monitor weather conditions and water levels in Broken Arrow.
EOC Active:
Emergency Declaration:
The Broken Arrow Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated, and officials continue to monitor weather conditions and water levels in Broken Arrow.
An Emergency Declaration has been issued for the area south of Jasper (131st) Street between Garnett Road to 23rd Street (County Line Road).
Emergency Declaration:
Non-residents must stay out of the area as it is an emergency area.
An Emergency Declaration has been issued for the area south of Jasper (131st) Street between Garnett Road to 23rd Street (County Line Road).
A voluntary evacuation is advised for people living south of Jasper Street. Property within the 100 year floodplain is at the greatest risk. Residents in affected areas are advised to gather a multi-day supply of clothing, food, medications, as well as pets. Place valuables up high and take video or pictures of your home for insurance purposes. Charge your cell phone.
Non-residents must stay out of the area as it is an emergency area.
Since the evacuation is voluntary, residents who have left their homes may return at anytime. Police posted in the area may verify residency before allowing access.
A voluntary evacuation is advised for people living south of Jasper Street. Property within the 100 year floodplain is at the greatest risk. Residents in affected areas are advised to gather a multi-day supply of clothing, food, medications, as well as pets. Place valuables up high and take video or pictures of your home for insurance purposes. Charge your cell phone.
Stay out of floodwaters, as there are many contaminants in the water that are hazardous to your health. Also be cautious of additional wildlife, such as snakes, that will be seeking higher ground.
Since the evacuation is voluntary, residents who have left their homes may return at anytime. Police posted in the area may verify residency before allowing access.
Stay out of floodwaters, as there are many contaminants in the water that are hazardous to your health. Also be cautious of additional wildlife, such as snakes, that will be seeking higher ground.
12:47 p.m.
Tornado Watch for Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore and Sequoyah County in OK until 8:00pm
12:47 p.m.
12:39 p.m.
Tornado Watch for Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore and Sequoyah County in OK until 8:00pm
As of 1238 hours on 05/29/2019, Listed below are the highway closures within Troop B (Tulsa County, Rogers County, Creek County, Okmulgee County and The Creek Turnpike) due to high water.
12:39 p.m.
Tulsa County:
As of 1238 hours on 05/29/2019, Listed below are the highway closures within Troop B (Tulsa County, Rogers County, Creek County, Okmulgee County and The Creek Turnpike) due to high water.
SH51 from 145th W Ave to Avery Dr.
Tulsa County:
Rogers County:
SH51 from 145th W Ave to Avery Dr.
US169 approximately two miles north of Talala.
Rogers County:
SH88 approximately five miles north of Claremore
US169 approximately two miles north of Talala.
Creek County:
SH88 approximately five miles north of Claremore
None
Creek County:
Okmulgee County:
None
None
Okmulgee County:
Creek Turnpike:
None
None
Creek Turnpike:
None
12:16 p.m.
TULSA, Oklahoma (May 29, 2019) – Governor Kevin Stitt will join local leaders and elected officials today in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to visit the emergency response center at Fort Gibson High School at 2:15PM.
12:16 p.m.
WHO: Governor Kevin Stitt, local leaders, and elected officials
TULSA, Oklahoma (May 29, 2019) – Governor Kevin Stitt will join local leaders and elected officials today in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to visit the emergency response center at Fort Gibson High School at 2:15PM.
WHAT: Visit to Fort Gibson High School, which is serving as the emergency response center for the region.
WHO: Governor Kevin Stitt, local leaders, and elected officials
WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, May 29 from roughly 2:15PM to 2:45PM
WHAT: Visit to Fort Gibson High School, which is serving as the emergency response center for the region.
WHERE: Beginning at 2:15PM, press is welcome to tour Fort Gibson High School with the governor, local leaders, and elected officials. 500 S. Ross Street, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434
WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, May 29 from roughly 2:15PM to 2:45PM
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WHERE: Beginning at 2:15PM, press is welcome to tour Fort Gibson High School with the governor, local leaders, and elected officials. 500 S. Ross Street, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434
Road closures: Highways closed due to flooding May 29
11:38 a.m.
11:02 a.m.
Road closures: Highways closed due to flooding May 29
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering free bacteriological testing of private water wells that have been submerged in flood water for all 77 counties.
11:02 a.m.
If your private well has been submerged in flood water, DEQ recommends that you not drink the water until you disinfect your well and sample analysis indicates that your well water is safe.
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering free bacteriological testing of private water wells that have been submerged in flood water for all 77 counties.
For disinfection and sampling instructions and supplies, contact DEQ at (800) 522-0206. The free testing will be available until July 15, 2019.
If your private well has been submerged in flood water, DEQ recommends that you not drink the water until you disinfect your well and sample analysis indicates that your well water is safe.
Instructions on how to disinfect your well are available at www.deq.state.ok.us/factsheets/SELS/DisinfectIndividualWaterWells_01-2018.pdf [deq.state.ok.us].
For disinfection and sampling instructions and supplies, contact DEQ at (800) 522-0206. The free testing will be available until July 15, 2019.
10:40 a.m.
Instructions on how to disinfect your well are available at www.deq.state.ok.us/factsheets/SELS/DisinfectIndividualWaterWells_01-2018.pdf [deq.state.ok.us].
Animals at Tulsa area shelters without owners before the flooding event will be flown to Illinois on Friday to make room for animals displaced by the floods and severe weather. The Emergency Animal Shelter recently set up to house animals is looking for donated large and extra-large airline crates to make sure the animals are safe and secure on their flight. Airline crates can be dropped off at the Tulsa Expo Square Fairgrounds Pavilion today and tomorrow between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
10:40 a.m.
10:29 a.m.
Animals at Tulsa area shelters without owners before the flooding event will be flown to Illinois on Friday to make room for animals displaced by the floods and severe weather. The Emergency Animal Shelter recently set up to house animals is looking for donated large and extra-large airline crates to make sure the animals are safe and secure on their flight. Airline crates can be dropped off at the Tulsa Expo Square Fairgrounds Pavilion today and tomorrow between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
10:29 a.m.
May 29, 2019
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
The flood water is continuing to slowly recede, and we are continuing to monitor water levels with Emergency Management, and check on citizens in flooded areas.
May 29, 2019
Several roads are being opened, but some are still impassible at this time. Even if a road has no water on it, if it is still barricaded, it is still closed. To access information on road closures, go to kandrive.org.
The flood water is continuing to slowly recede, and we are continuing to monitor water levels with Emergency Management, and check on citizens in flooded areas.
Please watch for displaced domestic animals and wildlife when driving around previously flooded areas.
Several roads are being opened, but some are still impassible at this time. Even if a road has no water on it, if it is still barricaded, it is still closed. To access information on road closures, go to kandrive.org.
If you are flooded in and in need of food or medication, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for assistance at 620-330-1000.
Please watch for displaced domestic animals and wildlife when driving around previously flooded areas.
If you have family and friends in flood affected areas, please continue to check on them frequently.
If you are flooded in and in need of food or medication, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for assistance at 620-330-1000.
The following shelters are still open for residents and pets in Coffeyville and Independence:
If you have family and friends in flood affected areas, please continue to check on them frequently.
Coffeyville – First Southern Baptist Church
The following shelters are still open for residents and pets in Coffeyville and Independence:
Boys and Girls Club
Coffeyville – First Southern Baptist Church
Independence – Memorial Hall
Boys and Girls Club
Thank you to the Montgomery County Rural Fire and volunteers for distributing and posting evacuation notices, and assisting with water rescues.
Independence – Memorial Hall
Thank you to the Montgomery County Rural Fire and volunteers for distributing and posting evacuation notices, and assisting with water rescues.
10:20 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, Muskogee, and Wagoner County in OK until 11:00am
10:20 a.m.
9:54 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherokee, Muskogee, and Wagoner County in OK until 11:00am
Press release from Muskogee County Transit as of 05/29/2019 10:00PM CDT
9:54 a.m.
To our valued customers and community members who use our services for their transportation needs. We continue to operate and remain open during the flooding situation with limited service. Routes that are affected continue to be the Fort Gibson and Tahlequah routes. We are also limiting our service to any area that continues to have water over roadways and areas with severe road damage due to the flooding.
Press release from Muskogee County Transit as of 05/29/2019 10:00PM CDT
To better serve our customers during this time of tragedy to our communities, Muskogee County Transit is officially postponing our trip fare increase. This is a milestone in Muskogee Transit’s service since we have kept our ride fare steady for 15 years. The increase was supposed to occur June the 1st of this year, however due this tragedy that has befallen our community we are doing our best to assist the displaced peoples of our community by pushing back our rate increase until July 1st. With the hopes that flood waters recede by that time.
To our valued customers and community members who use our services for their transportation needs. We continue to operate and remain open during the flooding situation with limited service. Routes that are affected continue to be the Fort Gibson and Tahlequah routes. We are also limiting our service to any area that continues to have water over roadways and areas with severe road damage due to the flooding.
Muskogee Transit would also like to announce, that we are working closely with Emergency Management and First Responders to assist in the transportation of member of the community that find themselves in need of evacuation from areas that are either flooded or cut off by the flooding.
To better serve our customers during this time of tragedy to our communities, Muskogee County Transit is officially postponing our trip fare increase. This is a milestone in Muskogee Transit’s service since we have kept our ride fare steady for 15 years. The increase was supposed to occur June the 1st of this year, however due this tragedy that has befallen our community we are doing our best to assist the displaced peoples of our community by pushing back our rate increase until July 1st. With the hopes that flood waters recede by that time.
If any customers have any questions about our new rate plans or our service outages, they are encouraged to call 918-682-1721.
Muskogee Transit would also like to announce, that we are working closely with Emergency Management and First Responders to assist in the transportation of member of the community that find themselves in need of evacuation from areas that are either flooded or cut off by the flooding.
9:33 a.m.
If any customers have any questions about our new rate plans or our service outages, they are encouraged to call 918-682-1721.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Muskogee and Wagoner County in OK until 10:15am
9:33 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Muskogee and Wagoner County in OK until 10:15am
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner County in OK until 10:00am
9:15 a.m.
9:02 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner County in OK until 10:00am
Heads up. Heavy rain, lightning and small hail will be moving into the south metro near Bixby and Jenks by 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. https://www.kjrh.com/weather/radar
9:02 a.m.
8:54 a.m.
Heads up. Heavy rain, lightning and small hail will be moving into the south metro near Bixby and Jenks by 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. https://www.kjrh.com/weather/radar
Severe storms, heavy rainfall possible across Green Country on Wednesday
8:54 a.m.
3:23 a.m.
The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office said beginning at 6 a.m. today, residents of Braggs will be escorted out of town.
3:23 a.m.
The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office said beginning at 6 a.m. today, residents of Braggs will be escorted out of town.
The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office said beginning at 6 a.m. today, residents of Braggs will be escorted out of town.
3:23 a.m.
The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office said beginning at 6 a.m. today, residents of Braggs will be escorted out of town.
The road used will begin at Gate 12 on Highway 10 in Muskogee County and end at the Zeb Entrance in Cherokee County.
Travel on the road will be limited to
The road used will begin at Gate 12 on Highway 10 in Muskogee County and end at the Zeb Entrance in Cherokee County.
4-Wheel drive vehicles ONLY
Travel on the road will be limited to
Escorts will be operated at the direction of the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office beginning on May 29th at the following times:
Leaving at 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Returning at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Please be aware that the road is subject to close at any time due to inclement weather. We strongly recommend you pack clothing, etc. in the event that the return trip is suspended.
Leaving at 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
3:20 a.m.
Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado and Undersheriff Brown checked in on residents in the River Valley and Town and Country neighborhoods yesterday. Many more residents were evacuated Tuesday because the water had risen several inches in this area since Monday.
3:20 a.m.
2:22 a.m.
Heavy rainfall expected today in the southern portions of Green Country. 2-4inches in some spots possible. In Tulsa we will see around 1-2inches rain.
2:22 a.m.
2:20 a.m.
Severe t-storm moving through Sallisaw this morning. Strong winds and hail are main threat.
2:20 a.m.
2:18 a.m.
Coffeyville police said as far as they know, residents are being allowed back into the city, river levels are receding, and they are “out of the flood warning zone.”
2:18 a.m.
2:11 a.m.
Broken Arrow police said that Washington Street (91st), between Elm and Aspen, has re-opened. Also, all power has been restored to customers in that area.
2:11 a.m.
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