Guthrie and parts of Oklahoma have seen much-needed rainfall over recent days, with more showers expected soon. As of Tuesday morning, Guthrie Lake and Liberty Lake had risen by approximately 15 inches, and levels may increase further from ongoing rain.
Before the recent rainfall, Guthrie Lake was down just over 8 feet, matching low levels last seen in 2007. Local ponds are also benefiting from the wet weather, including the pond at Mineral Wells Park, which is now filled to capacity.
Liberty Lake and Cottonwood Creek serve as Guthrie’s primary water sources, with Liberty Lake currently supplying water to the treatment plant.
Heavy rains have caused debris in the river, making the unfiltered water temporarily unsuitable for consumption. Earlier this summer, Liberty Lake required algae treatment, forcing Guthrie Lake to supplement local water needs and dip to even lower levels than desired.
In the past 10 days, Guthrie has recorded 7.59 inches of rain, with higher totals reported throughout Logan County, according to the National Weather Service. The heavy rains led to flood advisories and made multiple county roads impassable.
The Logan County Board of County Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting on Friday morning to declare an emergency disaster situation, which could provide funding assistance to address the impact of the flooding.
Additional rainfall is forecasted beginning Thursday night and continuing throughout Friday.
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