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Flood — Pushmataha, OK

Nov 27, 2015

Widespread and locally heavy rainfall occurred from the 26th through the 30th across much of eastern Oklahoma. A slow-moving storm system over the southwestern United States and a nearly stationary frontal boundary over the region resulted in several rounds of widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms. Near record precipitable water values were observed as gulf moisture spread into the area in the lower levels of the atmosphere, and moisture associated with a tropical system over the southeaste

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 609527). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Pushmataha, OK

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