May 6, 2015
A potent Spring storm system took shape across the Southern and Central Plains. Strong surface cyclogenesis took shape during the day, allowing ample moisture to return northward with strong southerly flow. At the same time, a strong upper level shortwave trough allowed strong mid level westerlies to overspread much of the Plains region. With large instability and wind shear, the stage was set for widespread severe storm development. Storms initiated within the open warm sector ahead of the dryl
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 579730). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in McClain County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.