Flood — Cameron, Texas

2025-09-19 · near Olmito, Cameron, Texas

Event narrative

A small but potent slow-moving thunderstorm dropped rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour for about 2 hours in a small area between Olmito and Rancho Viejo, about 11 miles north-northwest of downtown Brownsville. Minor flooding of 1 to 2 feet, mainly on poor drainage roads, was observed in the area by a retired NWS employee.

Wider weather episode

A small but potent slow-moving thunderstorm dropped rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour for about 2 hours in a small area between Olmito and Rancho Viejo, about 11 miles north-northwest of downtown Brownsville. Minor flooding of 1 to 2 feet, mainly on poor drainage roads, was observed in the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1295813. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.