Flash Flood — Zapata, Texas

2024-07-09 to 2024-07-10 · near Zapata Arpt, Zapata, Texas

Event narrative

Radar estimates of 4 to 6 inches of rainfall fell over a 3 hour period. Flooding was reported with high water as high as 2 feet flowing over Highway 16 in the city of Zapata. Water was reported in a home in the Medina Addition.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain associated with slow moving showers and thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding over Zapata County on the night of July 9, which extended into the overnight hours on July 10, 2024.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205584. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.