Flood — Wheeler, Texas

2023-08-13 · near Wheeler, Wheeler, Texas

Event narrative

Law enforceement reported water covering the road on HWY 152 near the feed lot.

Wider weather episode

The combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles saw quite a bit of moisture return to the area going into the 12th. On both the 12th and the 13th, the combined Panhandles saw widespread rain and thunderstorms across the area. On the 12th some of the storms produced hail up to the size of nickels. Strong winds upwards of 73 mph were measured and several reports of wind damage were made. On the 13th the second round of storms produced hail up to 1.5 in diameter and gusts measured up to 75 mph. Some flooding also occurred on the 13th in Wheeler County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129969. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.