Flash Flood — Hamilton, Texas

1997-02-20 · near Hamilton, Hamilton, Texas

Wider weather episode

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_id 5587937. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.