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Flash Flood — Carter, OK

Jun 9, 1997

Summary of events of June 9, 1997:Severe thunderstorms developed and moved across the southern half of Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening of the 9th. Reports of large hail and severe thunderstorm winds and wind damage were widespread across the region, with isolated flash flooding in Ardmore in Carter County. The flash floods in the Ardmore area resulted in two swift-water rescues. The largest hail (up to the size of baseballs) was reported in Martha in Jackson County, but numerous repo

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5619167). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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