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Flood Watch issued October 17 at 2:35AM CDT until October 18 at

Affecting Tillman; Cotton; Jefferson; Wichita; Clay

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 9:45 PM

Tillman; Cotton; Jefferson; Wichita; Clay

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:45 PM.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

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...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Oklahoma...

Red River near Burkburnett affecting Cotton, Jefferson, Clay,
Wichita and Tillman Counties.

For the Upper Red River...including Burkburnett, Terral,
Gainesville...flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

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