Flash Flood in Hamilton County, Texas

Flash Flood February 20, 1997 · Hamilton County, Texas

$2.3M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Pecan Creek was out of its banks and all low-lying areas throughout the county remained flooded. Two bridges, one over the Lampasas River and the other over Cowhouse Creek, were washed out. One home sustained severe damage from flooding and several others received minor damage. Numerous livestock were lost to the flood waters. A cooperative observer measured 9.66 inches of rain in Hamilton since early on the 19th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5587937. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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