Flash Flood in Hidalgo County, Texas

Torrential rainfall the began just before the morning commute would soon add up to notable flash flooding across Weslaco, parts of Mercedes, and extending westward to the east side of Donna and southward to near US 281 (Progreso). Rainfall totals of near 7 inches were recorded along IH-2 near the Mid-Valley Airport, in just over two hours. Flash flooding included numerous streets, including the frontage road, with 2-3 feet of water as well as several properties with water incursion into them. Some of the reports included:

*Numerous social media reports and news media coverage of flooding along the I-2 frontage road in Weslaco near North Republic St and North Texas Blvd.

*The IH-2 frontage road was closed (eastbound) between Westgate and Texas Boulevard (Exits 157 to 155).

*A city disaster declaration was issued by the Mayor of Weslaco due to the extensive nature of the flooding.

A repeating band of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms over the Weslaco/Donna area during the early to mid morning of June 15th produced areas of notable flash flooding. Up to 7 inches of rain fell in a little more than two hours, leaving some streets with up to three feet of water depth and water into several properties. Another round of thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon across Starr and Jim Hogg County, with urban flooding across portions of Rio Grande City based on an estimated 3-5 of rainfall there.