Coastal Flood — Bolivar Peninsula, Texas

2024-06-19 · Bolivar Peninsula, Texas

Event narrative

Widespread coastal flooding was reported along the Bolivar Peninsula, in particular across portions of Highway 87 which at times became impassable.

Wider weather episode

A Potential Tropical Cyclone became Tropical Storm Alberto as it moved generally westward across the southern Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in the Tampico area. Coastal flooding occurred along the upper Texas coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1194692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.