Flash Flood in Taylor County, Texas

Flash Flood October 17, 2000 · Taylor County, Texas

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A line of nearly stationary thunderstorms developed over Abilene, dumping as much as 7 inches of rain in just 3 hours. Downtown Abilene suffered the heaviest rainfall, causing most city streets to become flooded and impassable. About 50 motorists, and the 3 passengers of a city bus, were rescued from vehicles stalled in high water. Area creeks quickly rose out of their banks, forcing a handful of people to evacuate their homes. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5158623. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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