A temporary embayment of Fort Gibson Reservoir that closed state highway 80 also extended into the lowland forests abutting the Ozark plateau. This wasn’t the first time these trees had been so dampened by overly swollen lake levels; indeed, after this event, and with winter closing in, they had plenty of water to last for many weeks or even months to come.
3 WSW Hulbert OK (16 Oct 9) Looking SE
35.9201, -95.1919Underwater Woodlands
A temporary embayment of Fort Gibson Reservoir that closed state highway 80 also extended into the lowland forests abutting the Ozark plateau. This wasn’t the first time these trees had been so dampened by overly swollen lake levels; indeed, after this event, and with winter closing in, they had plenty of water to last for many weeks or even months to come.
3 WSW Hulbert OK (16 Oct 9) Looking SE
35.9201, -95.1919