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Flood — Garvin, OK

Jun 6, 2025

A well-defined and intense mesoscale convective system (MCS) translated from the Southern High Plains into portions of northern and central Oklahoma during the predawn hours of the 6th. In addition to widespread and occasionally intense thunderstorm wind damage/gusts, multiple tornadoes occurred in both the northern and southern exurban areas of the Oklahoma Metropolitan Area.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1276087). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Garvin, OK

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