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Flash Flood WarningNational Weather Service Tulsa OK649 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026The National Weather Service in Tulsa has ...
05/19/2026

Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
649 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 1000 AM CDT.

* At 649 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Miami... Commerce...
Fairland... Afton...
Quapaw... Bluejacket...
Wyandotte... Picher...
Narcissa... Ottawa...
Peoria... Cardin...
Twin Bridges State Park...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CRAIG...NORTHEASTERN ROGERS...NORTHWESTERN DELAWARE...OTTAWA AND SOUTHERN NOWATA CO...
05/16/2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CRAIG...NORTHEASTERN ROGERS...
NORTHWESTERN DELAWARE...OTTAWA AND SOUTHERN NOWATA COUNTIES THROUGH
1100 PM CDT...

At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of decaying
thunderstorms producing gusty winds 3 miles northwest of White Oak,
moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Miami... Vinita...
Nowata... Grove...
Commerce... Chelsea...
Fairland... Afton...
Quapaw... Welch...
Bernice... Delaware...
Bluejacket... Wyandotte...
Lenapah... Big Cabin...
New Alluwe... Bernice State Park...
Watova... Cleora...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 273 and 314.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

UPDATE: ROAD IS NOW OPEN Closing at East 340 Road at BIg Cabin at the railroad tracks to pull the crossing so emergency ...
05/06/2026

UPDATE: ROAD IS NOW OPEN

Closing at East 340 Road at BIg Cabin at the railroad tracks to pull the crossing so emergency work can be done at the crossing. Estimated time of removal around 0830 and reinstall if possible by 1500 today 5-6-2026. They will have a road closed sign at intersection of East 340 and South 4370 Road and coned off at the highway by the crossing.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Tulsa OK125 PM CDT Tue Apr 2...
04/28/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
125 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 124 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast
of Edna, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations in or near the path include...
Picher... Cardin...
Hollow...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3684 9529 3700 9539 3700 9477
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 244DEG 44KT 3696 9526

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

Special Weather StatementNational Weather Service Tulsa OK1200 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026 OKZ057-058-062-063-281745-Craig OK...
04/28/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1200 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

OKZ057-058-062-063-281745-
Craig OK-Delaware OK-Ottawa OK-Mayes OK-
1200 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CRAIG...
NORTHWESTERN DELAWARE...SOUTHERN OTTAWA AND NORTHEASTERN MAYES
COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 PM CDT...

At 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles
northwest of Cherokee State Park, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Miami... Vinita...
Grove... Fairland...
Afton... Langley...
Bernice... Ketchum...
Disney... Big Cabin...
Pensacola... Honey Creek State Park...
Cherokee State Park... Bernice State Park...
Cleora... Narcissa...
Cayuga... Strang...
Disney Little Blue State Park...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 273 and 309.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
northeastern Oklahoma.

&&

LAT...LON 3664 9462 3663 9462 3638 9516 3656 9533
3691 9486
TIME...MOT...LOC 1700Z 237DEG 46KT 3654 9511

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...

Severe Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Tulsa OK837 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026The National Weather Service in Tu...
04/26/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
837 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northeastern Nowata County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 837 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast
of South Coffeyville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations in or near the path include...
Welch... Hollow...
Pyramid Corners...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3687 9554 3697 9550 3694 9506 3673 9510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 278DEG 28KT 3691 9546

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Tulsa OK644 PM CDT Sat Apr 2...
04/25/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
644 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Delaware County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Southwestern Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 644 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest
of Bluejacket, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations in or near the path include...
Miami... Vinita...
Fairland... Afton...
Bernice... Ketchum...
Bluejacket... Cleora...
White Oak... Narcissa...
Bernice State Park... Pyramid Corners...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 280 and 306.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3684 9482 3647 9492 3665 9535 3688 9529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 290DEG 18KT 3674 9515

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Tulsa OK606 PM CDT Sat Apr 2...
04/25/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
606 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northern Nowata County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 605 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located 4 miles northwest
of Lenapah and 6 miles northeast of Delaware, moving east at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations in or near the path include...
South Coffeyville... Welch...
Delaware... Bluejacket...
Lenapah... Wann...
Hollow... Pyramid Corners...
Centralia...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3670 9500 3669 9549 3688 9581 3693 9581
3700 9572 3700 9516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 257DEG 29KT 3689 9571 3682 9554

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Tulsa OK1132 PM CDT Thu Apr ...
04/24/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1132 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Craig County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1132 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles west of Chetopa to near Welch to 4 miles
west of White Oak, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations in or near the path include...
Miami... Vinita...
Commerce... Fairland...
Afton... Quapaw...
Welch... Bluejacket...
Wyandotte... Picher...
White Oak... Narcissa...
Ottawa... Peoria...
Cardin... Hollow...
Pyramid Corners... Centralia...
Twin Bridges State Park...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 284 and 324.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CRAIG...NORTHEASTERN ROGERS...NORTHWESTERN DELAWARE...WESTERN OTTAWA AND SOUTHEASTERN N...
04/24/2026

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CRAIG...NORTHEASTERN ROGERS...
NORTHWESTERN DELAWARE...WESTERN OTTAWA AND SOUTHEASTERN NOWATA
COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 AM CDT...

At 1123 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 7 miles southeast of Edna to 8 miles southwest of
Welch to 2 miles west of Chelsea. Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Miami... Vinita...
Commerce... Chelsea...
Afton... Quapaw...
Welch... Bernice...
Bluejacket... Treece...
New Alluwe... White Oak...
Narcissa... Picher...
Cardin... Hollow...
Pyramid Corners... Centralia...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 277 and 312.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for

Address

Vinita, OK
74301

Telephone

+19183230055

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