UNDATED (AP) — At least one Oklahoma river is expected to rise to unprecedented levels and others are experiencing major flooding following a torrent of rain from a slow-moving tropical depression.
The National Weather Service predicts the Washita River near the south Oklahoma town of Dickson will crest Thursday at an all-time high of 47.1 feet, more than 20 feet above flood stage. The river is projected to rise about 27 feet over a 24-hour period.
The service issued a flood warning for the area saying "catastrophic flood depths" are expected to "wreak havoc" in the Washita River valley. More than 10,000 acres of farmland has been flooded and transportation to homes in the area could be cut off for days.
Wildhorse Creek near Hoover and the Little River near Tecumseh are also experiencing major flooding.