Flash flooding developed across portions of western Oklahoma during the evening of the 24th and early morning of the 25th. Although some flooding developed quickly without extremely heavy rain due to saturated soil, significant amounts of rain were recorded across portions of northwest Oklahoma. Three to 6 inches fell in a 20 mile band extending from near Arnett in Ellis County northeastward through Woodward to just west of Alva in Woods County. Local amounts were near 7 inches, with most rain falling in just a few hours.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 11:00:00 to 25-OCT-00 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: ENID
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Garland Road was closed between Rupe Road and Northeast 15th Street.

Lightning in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 02:45:00 to 25-OCT-00 02:45:00 (CST)
Location: WATONGA
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a utility pole causing damage to wiring and electrical appliances at a nearby house.

Flash Flood in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 24-OCT-00 21:10:00 to 25-OCT-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous streets were closed in Woodward and Mooreland through the night due to high water.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 02:00:00 to 25-OCT-00 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: GAGE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous streets were flooded.

Flash Flood in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 05:00:00 to 25-OCT-00 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: SELMAN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A county road was washed out by moving water.

Flash Flood in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 13:40:00 to 25-OCT-00 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: RANDLETT
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A county road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 13:40:00 to 25-OCT-00 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: RANDLETT
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A county road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 11:30:00 to 25-OCT-00 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: GERONIMO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A county road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 01:22:00 to 25-OCT-00 01:22:00 (CST)
Location: ARNETT
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several county roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 10:05:00 to 25-OCT-00 10:05:00 (CST)
Location: APACHE
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Highway 62 was closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 24-OCT-00 20:05:00 to 24-OCT-00 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: WOODWARD
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wind gust was measured by Oklahoma mesonet.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 24-OCT-00 20:45:00 to 24-OCT-00 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: ARNETT
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two vehicles were swept off of Highway 283 by fast moving water.

Flash Flood in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 03:00:00 to 25-OCT-00 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: WAYNOKA
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A county road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 12:00:00 to 25-OCT-00 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAWTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Twenty-seven streets were closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 25-OCT-00 07:00:00 to 25-OCT-00 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: HOPETON
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A portion of Highway 281, crossing Eagle Chief Creek, was washed away.