Oklahoma Climatological Survey

Northeast Oklahoma
River/Basin Flooding
August 19, 1997
   

Event Summary 

Three-inch rainfall totals were common across Northeast Oklahoma in the days preceding August 19. An upper-level storm system was forecast to move across the area, bringing more rain to already-saturated ground. Forecasters advised people to remain aware of the potential for flash flooding. Although the heavy rainfall did not materialize and only minor flooding was reported, the case serves to highlight the use of forecast guidance in being prepared for flooding.

Objectives 
 
Vocabulary 
Flash Flood
Flash Flood Guidance
Forecast Guidance
Hydrology
Hydrometeorology
QPF
Return Period
Exercise 
Event Data
Workshop Version: Event Exercise
Self Study Version: Event Exercise
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Reference Material 
Using Flood Forecast Guidance
Determining Return Period
Flooding
Precipitation
 
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