Flash Flood in Travis County, Texas
Flash Flood July 6, 2007 · Travis County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
Thunderstorms associated with a persistent upper level low produced heavy rain and flash flooding in the afternoon and evening of July 6.
Began near Beecaves (30.3000, -97.9500).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 49375. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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