Sep 22, 1997
Summary of events of late evening of September 22, 1997 through early morning of September 23, 1997:Slow-moving thunderstorms moved repeatedly over portions of northern and western Oklahoma, causing extensive flash flooding in some areas. Tillman, Custer, and Alfalfa Counties were particularly hard-hit, with rainfall amounts around 9 inches at some locations, severe flooding in Tipton (Tillman County), Cherokee (Alfalfa County), and western Custer County. See preceding individual Storm Data e
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5617048). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Custer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.