Flash Flood — Mitchell, Texas

2022-06-03 · near Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas

Event narrative

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding one mile south southwest of Colorado City. There was street and road flooding which lead to street and road closures. Vehicles were stranded. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

A weak upper ridge was over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, and upper disturbances were moving overhead. These upper disturbances, along with remnant outflow boundaries from previous thunderstorms, helped to provide lift. Low-level moisture, instability, and wind shear were high across the area. These conditions resulted in a thunderstorm that produced flash flooding in the Western Low Rolling Plains during the early morning hours. Thunderstorms then redeveloped and produced hail and strong winds across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico during the evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1025970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.