Multiple rounds of thunderstorms moved across eastern Oklahoma from the afternoon of June 22nd through the early morning hours of the 24th, as a cold front approached the area from the west. The strongest storms produced damaging wind and large hail up to quarter size. In addition, widespread two to four inches of rain occurred across the area, with some areas receiving between five and seven inches during that period. Flash flooding resulted from this excessive rain. The widespread, heavy rainfall also resulted in moderate flooding of the Neosho River near Commerce, the Spring River near Quapaw, the Illinois River near Watts, Chewey, and Tahlequah, the Arkansas River near Muskogee, and the Poteau River near Poteau and Panama.

Flood in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 12:45:00 to 25-JUN-19 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOCKERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Spring River near Quapaw rose above its flood stage of 20 feet at 1:45 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 23.43 feet at 10:30 pm CDT on the 24th, resulting in moderate flooding. Recreational areas were flooded. The river fell below flood stage at 8:30 am CDT on the 25th.

Flood in ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 14:15:00 to 24-JUN-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Illinois River near Watts rose above its flood stage of 13 feet at 3:15 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 19.99 feet at 5:30 am CDT on the 24th, resulting in moderate flooding. Farmland and permanent campgrounds were flooded from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. The river fell below flood stage at 2:00 pm CDT on the 24th.

Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 20:30:00 to 26-JUN-19 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Poteau River near Panama rose above its flood stage of 29 feet at 9:30 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 36.74 feet at 3:15 am CDT on the 25th, resulting in moderate flooding. Extensive flooding of crop and pasture lands occurred and many roads were impassable. The river fell below flood stage at 1:45 pm CDT on the 26th.

Hail in MCINTOSH, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 15:22:00 to 23-JUN-19 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUFAULA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MCINTOSH, OKLAHOMA
From 22-JUN-19 16:50:00 to 22-JUN-19 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUFAULA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in ADAIR, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 15:15:00 to 24-JUN-19 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEWEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Illinois River near Chewey rose above its flood stage of 12 feet at 4:15 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 16.56 feet at 1:00 pm CDT on the 24th, resulting in moderate flooding. Farmland, permanent campgrounds, and roads near the river were flooded. The river fell below flood stage at 9:15 pm CDT on the 24th.

Flood in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 13:15:00 to 25-JUN-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAHLEQUAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Illinois River near Tahlequah rose above its flood stage of 11 feet at 2:15 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 16.79 feet at 2:30 am CDT on the 25th, resulting in moderate flooding. Cabins along the river were flooded to a depth of a couple feet and roads were flooded. The river fell below flood stage at 12:00 pm CDT on the 25th.

Flood in MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 08:15:00 to 28-JUN-19 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAFT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Arkansas River near Muskogee rose above its flood stage of 28 feet at 9:15 am CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 33.07 feet at 9:45 pm CDT on the 24th, resulting in moderate flooding. Agricultural land and a boating marina were flooded. The river fell below flood stage at 10:15 pm CDT on the 28th.

Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 18:30:00 to 24-JUN-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTEAU KERR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Poteau River near Poteau rose above its flood stage of 24 feet at 7:30 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 27.45 feet at 7:00 am CDT on the 24th, resulting in moderate flooding. Some agricultural land was flooded and portions of county roads were impassable. The river fell below flood stage at 7:30 pm CDT on the 24th.

Flash Flood in LE FLORE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 03:00:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of several county roads were flooded. A motorist drove into flood water on Gilmore Road east of Poteau and was drowned.

Flood in OTTAWA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 11:45:00 to 26-JUN-19 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH MIAMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Neosho River near Commerce rose above its flood stage of 15 feet at 12:45 pm CDT on June 23rd. The river crested at 19.02 feet at 9:45 pm CDT on the 24th, resulting in moderate flooding. Low lying areas around Miami were flooded, including Riverview Park, and Highway 125 near the Fairgrounds was flooded. The river fell below flood stage at 7:45 pm CDT on the 26th.

Thunderstorm Wind in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 06:28:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TUL)TULSA INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Tulsa International Airport measured 58 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 06:30:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWASSO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs near E 78th Street N and N 129th E Avenue in Owasso.

Thunderstorm Wind in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 06:30:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULSA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs at Woodward Park in Tulsa.

Thunderstorm Wind in TULSA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 06:30:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULSA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees, one of which fell onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in CREEK, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 06:45:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CREEK, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 06:50:00 to 23-JUN-19 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MANNFORD
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed metal grandstands at the football stadium in Mannford. Numerous trees were uprooted across town, and the roofs of numerous homes and businesses were damaged.

Flash Flood in MAYES, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 07:03:00 to 23-JUN-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Highway 28 west of Adair were flooded.

Flash Flood in NOWATA, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 07:21:00 to 23-JUN-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOWATA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several roads were flooded in and around Nowata.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 07:27:00 to 23-JUN-19 07:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIAWAH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees and damaged fences.

Flash Flood in ROGERS, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 07:51:00 to 23-JUN-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous roads in the City of Claremore were flooded. Road closures included Lynn Riggs Boulevard on the west side of the courthouse, Archer between Highway 20 and Dupont, and Lowry Road at the low water bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 08:21:00 to 23-JUN-19 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRAPER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down numerous trees.

Flash Flood in CRAIG, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 08:36:00 to 23-JUN-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TODD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Portions of Highway 85 east of Ketchum were flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 08:45:00 to 23-JUN-19 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHULTER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 61 mph were measured by a storm spotter. The wind damaged the roof of a veranda.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 09:25:00 to 23-JUN-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads west of Grove were flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 11:37:00 to 23-JUN-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUSHY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads were flooded northeast of Brushy.

Flash Flood in SEQUOYAH, OKLAHOMA
From 23-JUN-19 16:40:00 to 23-JUN-19 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads were flooded northeast of Vian.