Western Oklahoma has been drenched by one of the region's most significant rainfall events in recent months, with some communities receiving nearly 10 inches of rain in just 24 hours and other locations possibly exceeding that amount.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT starting 4 PM today through Tuesday morning.

A flood watch is now in effect for several counties in western Oklahoma, including Beckham, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita, extending through Friday evening.