August 19, 2007 Severe Weather Event

On Saturday, August 18, the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin moved towards Oklahoma from west Texas. Widespread rainfall occurred across western parts of Oklahoma with isolated activity in central sections. During the overnight hours the rainfall intensified across western Oklahoma. By early morning Sunday Erin, in a rare occurrence, had regenerated near Blaine County in western Oklahoma. An "eye" feature was noted on RADAR, as showers and thunderstorms intensified near the center (eye). Widespread excessive rainfall occurred in west-central Oklahoma and progressed east with Erin as it moved into central Oklahoma. By late morning Erin had lost the "eye" feature, but was still producing widespread showers and thunderstorms in eastern Oklahoma.

Ellis and Latimer Counties Added to Presidential Disaster Declaration - October 18

DRC's Open in Custer, Grady, and Seminole Counties - October 1

DRC's Open in Canadian, Cleveland, and Okmulgee Counties - September 26

FEMA Approves More Counties for Assistance - September 17

Disaster Recovery Center in Kingfisher County Opens Tuesday - September 10

State's Damage Assessment Hotline to Close Friday - September 4

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Blaine County on September 6 - August 31

IRS Grants Tax Relief to Storm, Flood Victims in Blaine, Caddo, and Kingfisher Counties - August 31

Disaster Recovery Center Schedules Announced, Closed for Labor Day - August 28

Feds Approve Flood Aid for Blaine, Caddo and Kingfisher Counties - August 24

Situation Update 5 - August 24

OEM Operating Damage Assessment Hotline - August 23