Report Title: Floods in central, southwest Oklahoma, October 17-23, 1983
Report Number: OFR 85-494
Author: Leland D. Hauth
Abstract
Storms of October 17-23, 1983, produced as much as 17 inches of rain
as a result of Hurricane Tico. Rainfall amounts exceeded the 100-year,
24-hour storm frequency in some areas of the central and southwest
parts of Oklahoma. An 11-county area experienced flooding with damages
exceeding $12 million. Peak discharges were determined during and
after the flood at U.S. Geological Survey gaging stations and one
miscellaneous location. Streamflow in some areas exceeded the estimated
100-year flood. Flood hydrographs and rainfall mass curves are presented
for gaging stations located in areas of greater precipitation.
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