Incident briefing · Flood
Flash Flood Warning near Cleveland, OK
Where the warning applies, what officials reported, what nearby gauges mean, and where to check for updates.
Official source updated Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 AM CDT
Official warning through 8:30 AM CDT Oct 15, 2026
Official information
Instructions and local resources
- Official warning through
- 8:30 AM CDT Oct 15, 2026
- Rain reported
- 2–4 in At the latest warning update
- Nearby gauge
- 1,069.61 ft Latest official reading
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
NWS Norman OK · updated Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 AM CDT
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What matters right now
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning covering Cleveland, OK, McClain, OK, and Pottawatomie, OK.
At the latest update, the Weather Service said radar indicated 2 to 4 inches of rain had already fallen. The warning said flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
The warning specifically named Southeastern Oklahoma City, eastern Norman, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Slaughterville, McLoud, Pink, Maud, Earlsboro, Asher, Tribbey, Wanette, Johnson, St.
The concern extends beyond the main river channel to washes, small creeks, streets, underpasses, and other low-lying areas named in the warning.
Based on NWS Norman OK, updated Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 AM CDT.
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Exact text from the issuing authority.
FFWOUN The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma... Northeastern McClain County in central Oklahoma... Pottawatomie County in central Oklahoma... * Until 830 AM CDT. * At 512 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 up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Southeastern Oklahoma City, eastern Norman, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Slaughterville, McLoud, Pink, Maud, Earlsboro, Asher, Tribbey, Wanette, Johnson, St. Louis, Etowah, Brooksville, Macomb, Dale, Stella and Lake Thunderbird.
NWS Norman OK · updated Oct 15, 2026, 5:12 AM CDT
Official forecast · local time
Weather window
The latest hourly forecast called for showers or thunderstorms during 10 of the next 10 periods.
The strongest forecast gust in those hours is 18 mph.
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- Showers And Thunderstorms70°F · Wind 10 mph · Gusts 15 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms68°F · Wind 10 mph · Gusts 15 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms70°F · Wind 9 mph · Gusts 15 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms72°F · Wind 9 mph · Gusts 15 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms74°F · Wind 10 mph · Gusts 16 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms75°F · Wind 9 mph · Gusts 16 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms76°F · Wind 10 mph · Gusts 17 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms76°F · Wind 9 mph · Gusts 16 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms77°F · Wind 9 mph · Gusts 17 mph
- Showers And Thunderstorms Likely74°F · Wind 12 mph · Gusts 18 mph
Official gauge observation
Nearby river gauge
South Deer Creek Tributary at Shawnee Rerservoir near Shawnee was at 1,069.61 feet at Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT.
Flood stage is the locally defined level where impacts begin at this gauge; it is not the maximum the river can reach. Flash flooding can also affect washes, roads, underpasses, and low spots that this gauge does not measure.
NOAA river level
Recent observations and official forecast
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See gauge forecast and source details
The warning text names this river, but the gauge still represents one point on it about 4.8 miles from the warning center.
A provisional USGS observation reported the same stage.
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Where this is happening
Warning area and nearby places
The shaded shape comes from the official source. It shows the warning or incident area, not which individual roads or properties are affected.
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Places named or nearest to the official area
- Cleveland, OK
- McClain, OK
- Pottawatomie, OK
Map source details
Stored source center: 35.277, -97.069. A point or perimeter provides geographic context and is not a safety boundary.
Latest update
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