Flash Flood in Navarro County, Texas

Flash Flood May 11, 2015 · Navarro County, Texas

Death

$300K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Nearly ten inches of rainfall fell in the city of Corsicana during the evening and overnight hours of May 10th and 11th. During the early morning hours, there were several high water rescues, in and near Corsicana. According to news reports, Interstate 45 became a parking lot, and people were trapped in their vehicles, both in high water and in lots and roadways across town. A 23 year old male lost his life as flood waters quickly swept his car down stream near the intersection of 35th street and 3rd Avenue in Corscicana.

The wider storm

Widespread severe weather and flash flooding occurred in addition to the outbreak of tornadoes.

Began near Emhouse (32.1536, -96.5355).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 576722. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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