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Flash Flood — Seminole, OK

Apr 26, 1998

Summary of events of April 26, 1998:Early morning thunderstorms in western Oklahoma produced hail as large as quarters. By early afternoon, the storms had formed a squall line that moved across central and eastern sections of the state during the afternoon and evening hours. Several reports of severe thunderstorm wind damage were received, including two mobile homes that were unroofed near Lone Grove in Carter County. Widespread 24-hour rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches caused flash flooding in

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5660374). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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