Additional heay rain fell across portions of southern Oklahoma, resulting in more flooding. Rainfall amounts averaged 2 to 4 inches from near Lawton and Walters in southwest Oklahoma to near Ardmore in south-central Oklahoma. Local amounts approached 6 inches. The worst flooding developed between Lone Grove and Ardmore in Carter County where damage was estimated at 1.2 million dollars.

Lightning in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 19:00:00 to 26-OCT-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: ADA
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck Polo's Embassy Restaurant on West Main Street, causing a fire. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at a nearby hospital and released.

Flash Flood in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 15:00:00 to 26-OCT-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAWTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous streets were closed due to flooding, including Northeast 15th Street and portions of Railroad Street.

Flood in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 20:00:00 to 26-OCT-00 23:30:00 (CST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Major flooding of the East Cache Creek near Walters developed after several days of heavy rain forced water to be released from Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka, which drain into East Cache Creek. The highest stage recorded was 28.32 feet at 2000 CST on the 26th, and is the 12th highest recorded. Moderate flooding of the Deep Red Creek also developed near Randlett with a crest stage of 25.21 feet at 2330 CST on the 26th.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 21:01:00 to 26-OCT-00 21:01:00 (CST)
Location: MARLOW
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Highway 29 was closed from Marlow to Highway 76 due to high water.

Flash Flood in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 22:00:00 to 26-OCT-00 23:45:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 1.2M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Significant flash flooding developed across the southern half of Carter County after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell over most of the area in a short period of time. The worst flooding occurred between Lone Grove and Ardmore where major damage was sustained to homes, businesses, bridges, roads, and vehicles totaling 1.2 million dollars. Also in Ardmore, a family in the southwest part of the city was rescued from their home, and so was a woman in the northwest part of the city.

Hail in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 18:22:00 to 26-OCT-00 18:22:00 (CST)
Location: HEALDTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 18:22:00 to 26-OCT-00 18:22:00 (CST)
Location: RINGLING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 20:20:00 to 26-OCT-00 20:20:00 (CST)
Location: RINGLING
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Highway 29, north and south of Ringling, was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 21:00:00 to 26-OCT-00 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: DUNCAN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Widespread street flooding was reported.

Flash Flood in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 06:40:00 to 26-OCT-00 06:40:00 (CST)
Location: TIPTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Street flooding was reported.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 08:15:00 to 26-OCT-00 08:15:00 (CST)
Location: COMANCHE
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A bridge was washed out.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 06:43:00 to 26-OCT-00 06:43:00 (CST)
Location: ALTUS
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway 283 was flooded.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 09:15:00 to 26-OCT-00 09:15:00 (CST)
Location: ADDINGTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 16:10:00 to 26-OCT-00 16:10:00 (CST)
Location: BRAY
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway 29 was covered with water.

Flash Flood in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 26-OCT-00 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-00 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COMANCHE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway 81 was under water.