Sep 12, 2008
A prolonged area of southwest flow aloft developed over much of Oklahoma during the period from the 10th through the 12th. Numerous upper level disturbances moving through the flow, as well as a very moist air mass allowed for several rounds of showers and thunderstorms to develop and move northeast, much of the time moving over the same areas. Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lowell added to the mix, with an added depth of moisture that only made the situation worse. Rain
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 136939). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alfalfa County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.