Coastal Flood — Lower Jefferson County, Texas

2024-09-11 · Lower Jefferson County, Texas

Event narrative

The tide levels at Sabine Pass/Texas Point reached 2.36 feet above MHHW at high tide. This caused minor flooding along Highway 82 and minor damage to an out building at Sea Rim State Park.

Wider weather episode

While Hurricane Francine passed well south of Jefferson County, tides ran above normal while the system was nearby.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218069. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.