May 27, 1999
Scattered severe thunderstorms affected western portions of north Texas during the afternoon of the 27th. Flooding resulted in numerous road closures in and around the town of Burkburnett in Wichita County. At one point, all roads leading into town were closed due to high water. At 1507 CST, a car was reportedly swept off of the road by flood waters at the intersection of Daniels and Bishop Road in Burkburnett. Citizens were reportedly rescued from stalled vehicles at the intersection of South P
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5704630). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wichita County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.