Flash Flood — Galveston, Texas

2009-04-18 · near League City S S Arpt, Galveston, Texas

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms moving across the county produced road closeures and widespread flooding of homes, with high water rescues being required in Dickinson. A rain gauge at FM 528 and Clear Creek in League City recorded a 1 hour rainfall total of 6.02 inches. League City reported 300 homes sustaining flood damage from this event.

Wider weather episode

On April 18th there were flash floods and severe thunderstorms over Galveston and southern Harris counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 166446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.