Several OKC Metro Area Lakes Closed Due To Historic Flooding

Several area lakes are being shut down in some areas Monday morning due to the historic flooding over the weekend.

Monday, May 25th 2015, 8:13 am

By: News 9


Several area lakes are being shut down in some areas Monday morning due to the historic flooding over the weekend.

Overnight, we learned nearly all public access at Arcadia Lake will be closed on Monday due to flooding. These closures include beaches, boat ramps, docks, all trails and new arrival camping.

General day-use and sightseeing is not allowed at this time. As of Sunday afternoon, lake levels were approximately eleven feet above normal water elevation.

5/21/2015 Related Story: High Water Closes Some Oklahoma Camping/Boating Locations

Lake Thunderbird is dealing with flooding and is closed for boating. All ramps are closed. Lake Thunderbird Authority began releasing water from the Lake Thunderbird Dam at an increased rate due to the lake being full.

Residents living in the Little River area from 180th to county line should expect further flooding and be prepared to seek higher ground.

News 9 viewers shared several pictures with us on our Share page. In a photo taken by Bill Bryant at Lake Stanley Draper on Sunday, you can see that a picnic bench is completely under water.

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