Event Summary
After a fairly dry early August 2005, an unseasonably strong cold front entered the state on the 12th and stalled, triggering many thundershowers and thunderstorms over the next 72 hours. The storms were significant, with many associated reports of severe weather. High winds and flooding were the main culprits. Gage recorded nearly three inches of rainfall on the 12th, and numerous reports of wind gusts between 60-70 mph were reported throughout central and northeastern Oklahoma. Strong storms struck once again on the 13th along the stalled cold front. Similar to the previous day, strong winds were a threat. On this and following days, repeated storms brought an increasing threat of flooding to much of Oklahoma and North Texas.
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