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Flood — Sequoyah, OK

Jun 8, 2022

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across northeast and east central Oklahoma during the morning of the 8th, to the north of a stationary frontal boundary as an upper level disturbance moved into the area. Meanwhile, a well-organized squall line moved into east central and southeastern Oklahoma from the west. High water content in the air across the region promoted locally heavy rainfall from the strongest activity, which subsequently resulted in some flash flooding. The strongest thunders

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1035484). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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