Flash Flood — Walker, Texas

2024-05-16 · near Crabbs Prairie, Walker, Texas

Event narrative

The Interstate 45 frontage road north of Huntsville was made impassable due to flash flooding. Flooding dollar damage includes flooding from month leading up to this day.

Wider weather episode

On the evening of May 16, a derecho moved into SE TX. This resulted in extensive wind damage across much of the Greater Houston area, including much of Downtown Houston. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to have reached over 100 mph. Additionally, the system produced two tornadoes and widespread flash flooding. Power outages resulting from the derecho lasted multiple days for hundreds of thousands of people.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1188018. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.