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Flash Flood — Tillman, OK

May 27, 1999

Slow moving thunderstorms formed over portions of southwest Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening of the 27th, resulting in flooding. Several houses were reported to be flooded in Frederick in Tillman County, and 2 homes needed to be evacuated. Portions of State Route 36, and State Route 5 in Tillman County were also reported to be covered by water. In Greer County, water was reported to be covering portions of State Highway 283, 1 mile east of Mangum.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5704629). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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