Flash Flood — Montague, Texas

2025-04-19 to 2025-04-20 · near Nocona, Montague, Texas

Event narrative

Emergency management reported multiple high-water rescues in the northern part of Montague County. Multiple boat crews were requested to assist.

Wider weather episode

Multiple upper level shortwaves moved overtop the Plains contributing to the development of severe storms near and along a cold front and dryline on and off between the 18th and 20th. Large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes were all observed, particularly on the 19th. A total of 12 tornadoes occurred along and east of Highway 281 causing considerable damage: 1 EF-2, 5 EF-1s, and 6 EF-0s.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1255911. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.