Flash Flood in Martin County, Texas

Flash Flood May 20, 2026 · Martin County, Texas

$15K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Delayed report - an NWS Employee found evidence of flash flooding along portions of TX 176 west of Tarzan and of low-water crossings along FM 829. Flooded road signs were still in place and one stalled car was seen. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages is also estimated.

The wider storm

Similar to May 19th, thunderstorms were able to develop across west Texas thanks to pulses in the southwesterly flow aloft, a stationary front, and plentiful moisture east of the dryline. A few storms became severe, producing large hail. Flash flooding was also recorded in a few locations.

Began near Tarzan (32.3131, -101.9989).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327166. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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