Flash Flood — Hamilton, Texas

2007-06-26 · near Hamilton, Hamilton, Texas

Event narrative

FM 1602 between Highway 281 and Highway 22 was flooded northeast of Hamilton, and Highway 218 was flooded between Hamilton and Pottsville. County Commissioners estimated road damage around $2 million.

Wider weather episode

An upper low remained over the area triggering several rounds of showers and thunderstorms. A very moist environment encouraged flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 37839. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.