183
Recorded events
16
Direct deaths
138
Direct injuries
$8.6M
Property damage
Flash Flood in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: 183 recorded events between 1996 and 2025. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #51 nationally and #2 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flash Flood in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flash flood in Oklahoma County is the 2010s, when 117 of the county's 183 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Oklahoma County archive, flash flood makes up 7.3% of all recorded severe weather across 9 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #51 for this hazard and #2 within Oklahoma, putting it in the 98.4 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jun is the peak month for flash flood in Oklahoma County with 49 recorded events, while Jan is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2013 | WARR ACRES | 0 | 7 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 1, 2013 | (OKC)WILL ROGERS APT | 0 | 5 | 0 | $50K |
| Sep 1, 2020 | (PWA)WILEY POST APT | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 9, 2013 | THE VILLAGE | 0 | 1 | 0 | $50K |
| Jun 1, 2013 | HARRAH | 0 | 1 | 0 | $15K |
| Jul 6, 2010 | JONES | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 15, 2010 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 0 | 0 | 136 | $5.5M |
| Jun 27, 2001 | NEWALLA | 0 | 0 | 2 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | ARCADIA LAKE | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 12, 2025 | EDMOND | 0 | $0 |
| May 26, 2025 | BETHANY | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | EDMOND | 0 | $100K |
| Apr 20, 2025 | VALLEY BROOK | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 20, 2025 | VALLEY BROOK | 0 | $0 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | VALLEY BROOK | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | (TIK)TINKER AFB | 0 | $25K |
| Aug 11, 2024 | EDMOND | 0 | $15K |
| Jun 5, 2024 | (OKC)WILL ROGERS APT | 0 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Oklahoma County
- Hail 1,262
- Thunderstorm Wind 831
- Tornado 139
- Lightning 50
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Three vehicles stalled at 122nd and Penn Ave. One fatality occurred at the intersection of Barnes and 118th when a middle aged man was swept away into a nearby drainage culvert. Time of fatality was around 0130 CDT on August 9th.
Several inches of rain fell into just a few hours over the southeast half of Oklahoma. Widespread flash flooding occurred, especially near creeks and streams. A few high water rescues occurred at both residences and cars as the water rose rapidly. The most significant flooding occurred near and around Lightning Creek. Several homes were flooded by the creek. Unfortunately, a 13-year old boy drowned after falling into creek near SE 40th Street and Santa Fe Avenue. No other injuries were reported. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
Another round of heavy rain occurred over parts of the Oklahoma City metro area. The heavy rain falling on already saturated ground quickly led to flash flooding. Several roadways had to be re-barricaded due to very high water. The water that had receded around some residences began to rise again. After the rain ended, some areas had received over a foot of rainfall for the day. Much of it fell in only a few hours. Total damages for the day were over $5 million. One hundred twenty-two homes were affected, 52 of those home receiving minor damage, 11 receiving major damage, and one home was completely destroyed.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flash flood events are on record in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?
183 flash flood events are recorded in Oklahoma County between 1996 and 2025, causing 16 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flash flood recorded in Oklahoma County?
The strongest flash flood on record in Oklahoma County measured 0.
Where does the flash flood data for Oklahoma County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flash Flood in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oklahoma/oklahoma-county/flash-flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.