May 26, 2007
Rich, gulf moisture remained well entrenched over southern Oklahoma during late May. An outflow boundary also remained anchored along and south of the Red River. Upper level disturbances were moving north out of Texas, allowing for widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop. Nearly continuous heavy rain developed over Stephens county, creating flash flooding. Several cars were washed off State Hwy 81 near the Chisholm Trail Mall. Water over the roadway was up to 18 inches deep. Monetary dam
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 34615). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Stephens County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.