Flash Flood in Hamilton County, Texas

Flash Flood May 4, 2024 – May 5, 2024 · Hamilton County, Texas

$30K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Fire and rescue reported that TX36 was flooded and impassable at CR 414 and 412 with water rescues occurring SE of Hamilton. Flooded underpasses were also reported in Evant at US281 and US84 resulting in vehicle entrapment. Water over the bridge at CR182 was reported as well.

The wider storm

A shortwave trough and a cold front led to the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms May 4 and 5. Heavy rain causing flash flooding was the main impact during these days. Unfortunately one flash flood fatality occurred in Johnson County.

Began near Whiteway (31.6509, -97.9496).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1180169. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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