Flash Flood in Johnson County, Texas

Flash Flood May 5, 2024 · Johnson County, Texas

Death

$20K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A vehicle occupied by two adults and one 5 year old boy was stranded in swift water off of CR 528. A witness saw the occupants get out of the vehicle and attempt to get to dry ground on foot when all are swept into the flood waters. Responders arrived and began searching for the victims. The adults were found and rescued around 5am and transported to the hospital. The 5 year old victim was found deceased in the water around 7:20am.

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 Retta (32.5300, -97.2200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1180482. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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