Heavy Rain — Tarrant, Texas

2015-05-23 · near Richland Hills, Tarrant, Texas

Event narrative

A vehicle hydroplaned, crashed through a guard rail and down an overpass, killing the 3 occupants inside. The accident happened near the Loop 820 and Highway 121 interchange.

Wider weather episode

For several days, a stalled cold front, combined with abundant moisture from the Gulf of Mexico combined to produce widespread rain and thunderstorms in Texas. Several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms occurred during a four day period, producing flash flooding, and numerous reports of large hail. Tornadoes affected areas in central Texas, from near Lampasas to a deadly tornado in Milam County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 580465. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.