County storms cause damage, flooding

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Overnight storms left damage to trees and fences across Canadian County Tuesday. Storms moved eastward in northern Canadian County Monday evening south of Okarche as seen here. (Photo by Robert Medley)

From Staff Reports

Heavy rain caused high water across Canadian County roads and low-lying areas overnight in Yukon and El Reno.

A flood advisory was issued Tuesday for areas along the North Canadian River in Yukon, the National Weather Service reports.

The advisory continued through Tuesday evening.

High water stranded vehicles in El Reno early Tuesday, according to reports.

The North Canadian River was expected to crest to 12.5 feet Tuesday morning.

Flooding was possible from near Banner Road west of Yukon to the headwaters of Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City.

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The Oklahoma Mesonet website showed Yukon had 5.17 inches of rain and El Reno had 2.20 inches.

There is a chance for more showers and thunderstorms in the morning hours Wednesday in Canadian County. Follow The Yukon Progress and yukonprogress.com for local news updates.