Flash Flood in Travis County, Texas
Flash Flood May 28, 2025 · Travis County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Flash flooding occurred across the city of Austin with 6 water rescues reported, some of which included vehicles. On the 2200 Block of Hancock Drive near the Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library, an unhoused individual was swept away when Hancock Creek flooded. The body of the person was recovered downstream.
The wider storm
An upper-level shortwave trough moved across a stationary front that was stretched across Central Texas. Some of these storms moved into South-Central Texas producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. There were also a few reports of heavy rain leading to flash flooding.
Began near Austin Mabry (30.3232, -97.7419).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265177. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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