Weather Alert Details

Payne County

River Flood Warning until SAT 1:51 AM CDT Issued June, 18 2025 at 8:07 AM - US/Central expires June, 21 2025 at 1:51 AM - US/Central ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cimarron River near Ripley. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 3 feet... with hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off... several hours before and after the crest passes Ripley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The Cimarron River is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&