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Flash Flood — Bryan, OK

May 11, 2009

A thunderstorm complex containing heavy rainfall moved across southeast Oklahoma during the morning hours of the 11th. The heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding, mainly in and near Durant, with several city streets having to be closed due to the water running over top of them. No damage was reported.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 171537). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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