Flood warning declared for Blaine, Kingfisher counties Friday

Friday's heavy rainfall in Northwest Oklahoma triggered flood warnings in two area counties. 

National Weather Service declared flood warnings in southern Kingfisher County and central Blaine County Friday afternoon. The warnings were active until 8:30 p.m. Friday night. A warning also was issued for Canadian County. 

About 5:34 p.m. Friday, Doppler radar "indicated heavy rain that will cause flooding. Two to four inches of rain have fallen," according to the NWS. 

Areas that possibly experienced flooding included western Oklahoma City, El Reno, Watonga, Kingfisher, Yukon, Mustang, Piedmont, Union City, Geary, Okarche, Calumet, Greenfield, Concho, Eagle City, Omega and Richland, according to NWS. 

According to the organization, a flood warning is "issued when flooding is imminent or occurring. This warning signifies a longer duration and more gradual flooding of counties, communities, streams, or urban areas. Floods usually begin after 6 hours of excessive rainfall. They are issued by the local National Weather Service Forecast Office for 6 hours or less." 

Kingfisher County Emergency Director Steve Loftis said Friday evening the warning was for the southern reaches of the county, and that by Friday evening he had received no reports of any street closures or damages. He said although there was some heavy downpour in some areas, there wasn't really any flooding. 

Calls made to Blaine County Emergency Management weren't returned by press time Friday.

As of 5:45 p.m. Friday, Kingfisher's Mesonet weather-recording station had seen 1.71 inches in the last 24 hours, while Watonga had 2.01 inches. El Reno recorded 2.99 inches, and Yukon had 3.28 inches.