Aug 15, 2018
An active weather pattern set up over the region during the middle of August 2018. Several widespread rain events occurred across eastern Oklahoma from the 13th through the 16th, resulting in 3-day rainfall totals of six to twelve inches across much of the area. Portions of southeastern Oklahoma received amounts approaching fifteen inches during this period. The widespread, heavy rainfall resulted in moderate river flooding along the Poteau River.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 783114). 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.