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Flood — Ochiltree, TX

May 26, 2021

An upper level storm system, initially over the southwestern United States, approached the area and sent various disturbances across the region. With ample moisture, instability, and increased wind shear, thunderstorms initiated along a dryline and progressed towards the northeast and east. A couple of the storms became supercells, which were the cause of the 4 reported tornadoes on this date. The only tornado that encoutered damage indicators occurred in Perryton. This weak and small tornado re

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 953323). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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