Flash Flood — Travis, Texas

1997-06-08 to 1997-06-09 · near Countywide, Travis, Texas

Wider weather episode

Rainfall of generally 2 to 3 inches fell over the four counties, with isolated totals to near 5 inches. Widespread flash flooding was reported. Some 90 residents of a mobile home park in Austin were evacuated as Walnut Creek flooded the area. Severe flooding took place along Onion Creek and Barton Creek as well. Water was reported over I-35 bridge in Georgetown. Numerous rescues were performed in Comal and Travis Counties. Two young ladies in Austin were trying to cross an old road across Slaughter Creek around noon CST when their vehicle was swept into the creek. One managed to scramble to safety and go for help. She called in an EMS team who tied ropes around themselves to reach the second young lady. Several families were evacuated from their homes in Del Valle in Travis County as waters rose rapidly. A young woman was walking along Williamson Creek near 1st street and William Cannon in the city of Austin shortly after 0630 am CST when she slipped on debris left from the flooding. She fell into the flood waters and was drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5607906. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.