UPDATE — Thursday, October 1, 6:08 AM CT: The National Weather Service in Norman has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Pontotoc County, northern Johnston County, eastern Garvin County and northeastern Murray County through 7:45 AM CT. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen with up to 3 more inches possible; flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Southern Oklahoma —

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Pontotoc County, northern Johnston County, eastern Garvin County and northeastern Murray County through 6:15 AM CDT Thursday.

What is happening: line of thunderstorms producing heavy rain across southern and east central Oklahoma overnight; NWS Norman Doppler radar showed heavy rain continuing at about 3:09 AM; ground saturated in places.

Local impacts: flash flooding of small creeks, urban areas, low roadways; ponding on roads and rising creeks.

What to do: never drive through flooded roads; if you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately; at night watch for water over the road; keep away from creeks and low-water crossings.

Source: National Weather Service Norman, Oklahoma. October 1, 2026.