Flash Flood — Maverick, Texas

2004-10-05 · near Quemado, Maverick, Texas

Event narrative

Heavy rain over the central part of Maverick County from Quemado to Eagle Pass to El Indio caused severe flash flooding. Rainfall varied generally from 2 to 3 inches, with up to 6 inches in the city of Eagle Pass. Nearly 50 homes were evacuated in the northern part of Eagle Pass around 0500 CST, with some four dozen persons being taken to shelters as a result of the flooding. Several high water rescues were performed in Eagle Pass as flash flooding closed city and rural streets alike. In addition to the house damage, fences were destroyed and an in-ground swimming pool was lifted out of its bed and floated onto a playground. Among the flooded-out roads were SH277 and FM1021.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5424708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.