NWS Norman News

Weather History for October 23 On October 22nd and 23rd back in the year 2000, extensive flooding occurred in and around Chickasha, when as much as 10 inches of rain fell across Caddo and Grady counties. Portions of downtown Chickasha were under at least 5 feet of water. Approximately 30 people were rescued from the roof of cars and homes, and between 200 to 400 people were evacuated from their home. Although a vast majority of the city was flooded, the worst flooding was concentrated along routes 62 and 81 leading into Chickasha. Damages approached $1.5 Million.

Learn more about the weather history for Oklahoma and western north Texas here.