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Flash Flood — McClain, OK

Jul 10, 2007

A boundary moved southeast into Oklahoma during the afternoon hours of the 9th. An upper level wave accompanied this front, and combined with afternoon heating helping severe thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and overnight hours. Thunderstorms also developed on the many outflow boundaries that were created throughout the event. Hail, high winds and flash flooding were reported.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 51120). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for McClain, OK

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