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Flash Flood — Garvin, OK

Oct 4, 2023

A high-amplitude upper trough swept across the Central and Southern Plains on the 4th. The southern branch/maxima of the upper jet provided sufficient synoptic lift that, combined with multiple surface fronts across the area (cold front approaching from northwest with stationary boundary along Red River) aided in widespread strong to severe thunderstorm development in areas along and south of the I-40 corridor. While much of the area remained north of the stationary front during the event, precl

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1143334). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Garvin, OK

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