Flash Flood in Lynn County, Texas

Flash Flood August 30, 2024 · Lynn County, Texas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

An off-duty NWS employee and emergency manager reported flooding in southern Lynn County from heavy rainfall. Approximately six inches of water was over the roadway along US Highway 87 between O'Donnell and Tahoka.

The wider storm

Isolated thunderstorms developed across the southern South Plains on the afternoon of the 30th. A very moist atmosphere was able to generate efficient rain producing thunderstorms. A slow moving isolated thunderstorm moving across southern Lynn County produced a wet microburst. Areas along US Highway 87 between O'Donnell and Tahoka were reported to have approximately six inches of water flowing over the roadway. Crop damage from wind-driven hail and roof damage to a barn were also reported.

Began near Odonnell (32.9951, -101.8528).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1199785. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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