Flash Flood — Mclennan, Texas

2014-06-12 to 2014-06-13 · near Hewitt, Mclennan, Texas

Event narrative

Flat Creek near the intersection of Hewitt Drive and Mars Drive, behind Midway High School, flooded over the roadway. The creek also overflowed near the intersection of Panther Way and Panther Run. It was reported that the creek overflowed by at least half a mile, was up to 2 feet over at least one road, and the water was swiftly flowing over the road; like a river. Several cars were stuck in the water. An 18-year-old male died when his car was swept off the road in the dark and swept down the creek. The car was found about 2 miles down the creek, and his body was found the next day near the creek. Part of the asphalt of Panther Way was destroyed in chunks and had to be replaced.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday, generally south of an outflow boundary which stretched roughly along Interstate 20. Several storms became severe, producing mostly large hail. Thunderstorms continued into the overnight hours producing locally heavy rain and some flash flooding in the Waco area. An 18 year old male was killed in Waco when his vehicle was swept away by flood waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 528690. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.