10/15/2026
🌧️ THANK YOU FOR THE RAIN, BUT LET’S STAY SAFE, BURKBURNETT! 🚔
First and foremost, thank You, Lord, for the rain! 💙 We are thankful for the much-needed rain and know our community has been waiting for it. However, with the heavy downpours we received last night and we’re experiencing today, we want to remind everyone to take extra precautions while traveling.
🚗 RAINY WEATHER SAFETY TIPS FROM YOUR BURKBURNETT POLICE DEPARTMENT:
🌧️ Slow down! Wet roads can become slippery quickly, and hydroplaning can happen when your tires lose contact with the road.
💡 Turn on your headlights so you can see better and other drivers can see you.
↔️ Increase your following distance. Give yourself extra room to stop, and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns.
🌊 Turn around, don’t drown! Never drive through flooded roadways. You cannot always tell how deep the water is or whether the road beneath it is damaged. Find another route!
🚧 Watch for water across the roadway. Some areas may flood more quickly than others, especially low-lying roads and areas with poor drainage.
📱 Stay focused. Put your phone down, stay alert, and watch for other drivers and pedestrians.
⛈️ If the rain becomes too heavy to see clearly, find a safe place to pull over away from flooded areas and wait for conditions to improve.
Rainfall amounts can vary throughout our community. Some areas may have received several inches of rain while others have received much less. Please don’t assume a road is safe just because another area hasn’t experienced flooding.
💙 We are grateful for the rain, but nothing is more important than the safety of our community. Please look out for yourselves, your loved ones, and your neighbors.
From all of us at the Burkburnett Police Department, drive carefully, make safe decisions, and have a wonderful Thursday!
🌧️ Be thankful. Be alert. Be safe.