Oct 4, 2002
Two days of periodic heavy rain fell across much of northwest Oklahoma with some areas receiving nearly seven inches. Large amounts of runoff caused many rivers to rise above flood stage, including the Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa, the Chikaskia River near Braman and Blackwell, the Cimarron River near Waynoka, Okeene, and Dover, and the North Canadian River near Seiling. Most river flooding lasted for one to two days, with the extent of flooding considered minor. An exception was the Chik
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5316310). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kay County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.