Flash Flood — Tyler, Texas

2024-05-02 · near Chester, Tyler, Texas

Event narrative

Russel Creek flooded FM 1745 during a heavy thunderstorm. Roads also began to flood near Colmesneil.

Wider weather episode

A series of upper level disturbances moved across Southeast Texas early in the month of May causing multiple rounds of flooding and severe weather.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1182490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.