Flash Flood — Burnet, Texas

2025-07-01 · near Fariland, Burnet, Texas

Event narrative

Thunderstorms produced 2-4 inches of rain in about two hours. Flooding occurred along the intersection of US 281 and FM 1431 and damaged trails at Westside Park in Marble Falls. Several water rescues took place within the city. Several low water crossings were closed in Marble Falls. Several low water crossings were flooded in the Spicewood area.

Wider weather episode

Precipitable water values over South-Central Texas remained near record levels, and a mid-level anticyclonic circulation continued over Central Texas providing lift to generate thunderstorms. These storms were efficient rain making storms leading to another night of excessive rainfall. Parts of Burnet and Travis Counties received 12-16 inches of rain in approximately six hours that led to deadly flash flooding. Eighteen people died in flood waters: four in Burnet County, ten in Travis, and four in Williamson. The Travis County Emergency Manager estimated the cost of damage to public property and infrastructure at $5 million. The Burnet County Emergency Manager estimated the cost of damage to public property and infrastructure at $6 million. The Williamson County Emergency Manager estimated the cost of damage to public property and infrastructure at $25 million.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1288014. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.