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 1125364). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pontotoc County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.