Flood Watch in Effect Through This Afternoon; Tulsans Urged to Take Precautions, Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Flood Watch in Effect Through This Afternoon; Tulsans Urged to Take Precautions, Turn Around, Don't Drown

6/24/2026

City of Tulsa Department of Emergency Management Actively Monitoring and Coordinating, Remains Ready to Respond

The City of Tulsa is currently responding to isolated areas of flooding throughout the city amid a flood watch that's in effect through this afternoon.

With multiple rounds of heavy rain expected through Thursday, Tulsans are asked to take precautions and ensure they aren't driving through high water.

The City of Tulsa's Department of Emergency Management is actively monitoring the situation and is coordinating with City departments on any issues that arise from heavy rains.

Current Closures:

• 4500 South Sheridan Avenue
• Additional roads may be closed or be inaccessible due to high water - Tulsans are asked to follow all posted signs and/or barricades

In Tulsa, several areas of town are more prone to flooding than others (41st and Sheridan area included).

To see a list of Tulsa's frequently flooded streets, visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/FFS

Have an Emergency Plan, Communicate
Being prepared can save your life and keep you and your family safe.

Since yesterday, the Tulsa Fire Department has responded to dozens of stranded motorists and high-water calls on roadways.

In case of flooding, it's important to:

• Never drive into high water - remember to turn around, don't drown.
• Identify a specific person to contact for status updates or a safe location to meet up with family members.
• Have a plan in place to give you peace of mind if a flood does occur.

Emergency Preparedness

Assemble an Emergency Kit
When assembling your emergency kit, it is good to have enough food, water, and medicine on hand to last you at least three days. Water service may be interrupted or unsafe to drink, and food requiring little cooking and no refrigeration may be needed if electric power is interrupted. You should also have batteries, blankets, flashlights, a first aid kit, rubber boots, rubber gloves, and a NOAA Weather Radio or other battery-operated radio easily available.

Know Your Risk of Flooding
Is your home, business or school in a floodplain? Where is water likely to collect on the roadways you most often travel? What is the fastest way to get to higher ground?

Knowing the answers to these questions ahead of time can save your life.

Contact Tulsa's Customer Care Center at 311 (in Tulsa) or at (918) 596-7777 (if outside City limits) to request a Flood Zone Determination.

Sign Up for Notifications
The National Water Prediction Service provides RSS feeds for observed forecasts and alert river conditions to help keep the public informed about local water conditions.

For more information, visit: https:/water.noaa.gov/wfo/dtx

Additional Information
For additional flood and emergency safety preparedness tips, please visit: www.cityoftulsa.org/weather