Flash Flood — Uvalde, Texas

1998-08-18 · near Countywide, Uvalde, Texas

Wider weather episode

Widespread heavy rainfall began to fall again through the mid morning of the 18th. General 3 to 4 inch amounts were reported with totals nearing 10 inches south and west of Uvalde. Severe flash flooding developed very quickly in Uvalde County. The river gauge 9 miles southwest of Uvalde measured 9.16 inches, and the Texas A&M Ag research station in Uvalde 5.65 inches. .US highways 90, 55, and 83 were flooded in places. Autos were washed downstream and rescues performed on Highways 83 and 55. Several cars were washed downstream with rescues at a low area of FM 481. In all, 18 rescues were performed in autos and residences in Uvalde and Zavala Counties and over 25 people evacuated from their homes.. Flood waves moving down the Nueces and Leona Rivers caused additional problems later.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5666552. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.