Jul 19, 1997
Summary of events of July 19, 1997:Slow-moving nighttime thunderstorms containing torrential rain moved across northern and central Oklahoma. With the ground already at or near saturation across much of the area, these thunderstorms triggered widespread flash flooding, particularly in north-central Oklahoma. Primarily in Garfield and eastern Major Counties, Turkey Creek, Indian Creek, and Sand Creek and their tributaries that normally only contain a scant foot of water swelled to 8 to 10 feet
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5618911). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Major County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.