Flash Flood — Travis, Texas

2007-07-06 · near Beecaves, Travis, Texas

Event narrative

Evening thunderstorms dropped 3 to 4 inches of rain over western Travis County, causing flash flooding that closed FM2244 and FM1826. Late that evening a 62-year old marathon runner was reported missing after having left his home on a run. His body was found in Barton Creek near the Capitol of Texas Highway. He had apparently drowned in the flash flooding that took place.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms associated with a persistent upper level low produced heavy rain and flash flooding in the afternoon and evening of July 6.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 49375. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.