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Flash Flood in Bexar County, Texas

Flash Flood November 15, 2001 · Bexar County, Texas

10
Injuries
$100K
Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Along the edge of the Hill Country, rainfall began in the early morning hours, and by 0500 to 0600 CST, average accumulations were in the 2 to 3 inch range and still increasing. By sunrise, totals were up to 4 inches in many locations, with heavy rain continuing into the mid-morning. Widespread flash flooding developed very close to sunrise and continued into the late morning and early afternoon over the area. Nearly all rural roads in Kendall and Gillespie Counties were closed, as well as in southern Burnet County. Flash flooding was widespread in Bexar County, mainly in poorly drained areas and along rural roads. Damage was generally to roads and bridges across the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5271167. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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