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Flash Flood — Murray, OK

Jul 11, 2023

Numerous severe thunderstorms developed amidst an increasing low-level jet/isentropic ascent regime during the early morning hours of the 11th. Sufficient wind shear and instability allowed for organized modes (both cells and small lines) from west-central into southeastern Oklahoma. The strongest storms produced reports of wind damage and large hail. Given favorable antecedent conditions for flash flooding, a few reports of urban and creek flooding were noted across the central and southern for

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1125359). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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