May 10, 2015
A slow-moving low pressure system moving into the Plains on the 9th and 10th resulted in multiple periods of thunderstorms across the region. Widespread heavy rainfall occurred as a result of this activity, which caused moderate flooding of the Poteau River near Poteau and major flooding near Panama.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 583474). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Le Flore County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.