Flash Flood — Hays, Texas

2001-11-15 · near Countywide, Hays, Texas

Event narrative

As rainfall continued into the mid morning period, totals began to approach 3 inches by mid morning. Flash flooding developed across Hays County near 1000 CST. Flash flooding was widespread across the county, with the worst problems in the Wimberley area. Two cars were washed off roads, but all the occupants were rescued. Several schools delayed transporting students home that afternoon due to flood threats. The rising water forced schools to close early the following day. Minor flooding was reported in buildings in San Marcos, and hundreds of people were evacuated away from flood prone areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5272971. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.