Flash Flood — Haskell, Texas

2024-04-27 · near Rule, Haskell, Texas

Event narrative

Emergency management reported that US 380 was closed due to flooding between Rule and FM 2407. The road was still closed on the morning of 4/28.

Wider weather episode

The combination of a strong upper level storm system moving into the Southern Plains, a dryline in the area and moderate to strong instability, resulted in a few rounds of severe thunderstorms mainly north of a Robert Lee to San Saba line. The storms produced large hail, very strong winds and localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173080. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.