May 24, 2024
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed along the Middle Red River Valley during the early morning hours on May 24th. These thunderstorms intensified in vicinity of deeper theta-e advection via the low-level jet on the southern fringe of a residual cold pool. The convective environment supported increasing storm organization, with effective shear around 50 knots. Strong to severe wind gusts accompanied the more discrete updrafts that managed to develop as convection became fairly well-organized
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1187744). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in McCurtain County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.