Apr 24, 2011
On the afternoon of the 24th, a stalled frontal boundary extended across northwestern Arkansas and far southeastern Oklahoma. This boundary began to lift to the north with widespread showers and thunderstorms initiating north of the boundary and affecting much of eastern Oklahoma. Recent heavy rains had saturated the ground and the additional heavy rainfall with this activity resulted in widespread flash flooding. Large hail was also observed with the stronger storms as well as two brief tornado
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 296265). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cherokee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.