Flash Flood in Trinity County, Texas

Flash Flood January 24, 2024 · Trinity County, Texas

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding resulted flooding along Piney Creek Road near Groveton. A man drowned in the floodwaters when attempting to retrieve items from his stranded car. Time was estimated based on radar and nearby flood reports as the man's body was not found until the next day.

The wider storm

A series of disturbances moved across the area resulting in numerous flash flood events that resulted in the flooding of many homes, extensive high water rescues, and a flood-related fatality.

Began near Woodlake (31.0552, -94.9665).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1160124. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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