Flood prone areas of District 1

Due to recent storms and floods, it seemed timely again to remind District 1 residents about specific roadways in the area which are subject to flooding. The list below identifies these. While some roads flood immediately, others do so hours later.

Over night storms bring damage with rain, hail and winds

Several got an early wake up call Tuesday morning as over two inches of rain came crashing down along with wind gusts and hail leaving several with power outages and damaged vegetation.

Parts of town cleaning up after flood waters

Now with the water levels back down at both the Cottonwood Creek and Snake Creek, the clean up phase has taken over.

Top 10 record flood shuts down roads in Guthrie

Despite not receiving a large amount of rainfall locally, rivers and creeks found their way out of their banks in Logan County over a two-day period causing roadways to flood and closing down streets for several hours.

City Manager denies claim made during tornado warning

As the storm sirens were sounding during Thursday afternoon’s tornado warning, several were seeking immediate shelter. But a post claims that was not the case at the Guthrie Library. A claim the City Manager says she denies.

Tornado threat sends Guthrie residents to their shelters

For several minutes, the town of Guthrie and several other towns in Logan County had a bullseye on the weather map as a tornado warning sent citizens to their shelters on Thursday afternoon.

What TV station did you watch for storm coverage?

When it comes to severe weather in Oklahoma, who do you watch on television to get the information you need to stay safe or informed? According to the latest ratings, the Oklahoma City market says the majority watch KFOR with the May 20 tornado.

GHS delivers donations to victims; donations still being accepted

 

What started out as a one day event has now blossomed into a major relief effort for the tornado victims in several communities as students and citizens of Guthrie have come together to help.

Frequently asked questions about storm sirens and shelters

Where do I register my storm shelter?…Is there a program available to help fund the purchase of a shelter? Can we get a siren in our area and where are current sirens located?…Find out here…

Environmental Management sets up donation drop off for Carney

The nation has had their eye on Moore after one of the largest tornado ever recorded hit the town, but Environmental Management wants everyone to remember towns like Carney have also been hit by destruction and are need.