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 1144040). 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.