Jun 17, 2009
Scattered thunderstorms developed along a warm front during the evening of June 17, producing 3 to 5 inches of rain within a couple of hours. Localized flash flooding affected areas near the town of Lawler, where water covered several roads and also washed out some farmer's dikes.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 168008). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chickasaw County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.