Flash Flood — Van Zandt, Texas

2007-03-30 to 2007-03-31 · near Wills Pt, Van Zandt, Texas

Event narrative

A man who had drove into high water on CR 3827 was found dead two days later. He had originally left his pick-up truck in the high water, then went back to help a passenger. The passenger was able to reach safety.

Wider weather episode

An upper low pressure system situated to the west brought large scale lift to north Texas. Southerly winds brought deep rich moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. These and other factors caused numerous thunderstorms to develop. Widespread flooding and wind damage followed, as well as a few tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 15455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.