Aug 11, 2024
Despite a somewhat nebulous synoptic regime, with modest zonal upper flow across the southern Plains, widespread thunderstorm development emerged during the early morning of the 11th. Thunderstorm development was fostered by a strong isentropic regime across portions of central Oklahoma. Repeated rounds of heavy rain led to widespread flash flooding in a narrow corridor from west-central into central Oklahoma, including southern portions of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area. A downburst wind e
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1210549). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Oklahoma County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.