Flash Flood — Jefferson, Texas

2002-10-29 · near Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas

Wider weather episode

Between 6 and 8 inches of rain fell in less than 6 hours. Water filled up in underpasses up to 8 feet deep. A woman drove her car into the deep water, and drowned. A hospital had the emergency room floor flooded. Over 500 homes in Beaumont had water enter them.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5319534. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.