Flash Flood — Mitchell, Texas

2023-05-12 · near Spade, Mitchell, Texas

Event narrative

Public photo of flood waters crossing FM 670 at the intersection of CR 337 in southern Mitchell County.

Wider weather episode

A cold front and ejecting shortwave trough resulted in widespread afternoon strong to severe thunderstorms resulting in large hail and strong winds. Additionally, flash flooding due to slow-moving and training thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1100496. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.