May 1, 2017
A warm front lifted north into eastern Oklahoma from Texas on April 28th. A strong low level jet developed across the region, resulting in the unseasonably moist air that was in place being lifted over the frontal boundary. Widespread thunderstorm activity developed across the area from late on the 28th through the early morning hours of the 30th. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were typical across eastern Oklahoma with local areas receiving 6 to 10 inches of rain. This excessive rainfall, on
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 696397). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cherokee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.