Flash Flood — Bell, Texas

2015-06-17 · near Nolanville, Bell, Texas

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall in remnant bands from TD Bill resulted in flooding in Nolanville. An 11 year old boy was swept into a drainage culvert near Avenue H and 10th Street after losing his footing when approaching whirling high waters in the culvert. He passed away on the 18th.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Depression Bill brought flooding to parts of North Texas. The counties that experienced the most significant flooding were Wise and Montague Counties, and the northern parts of Parker County. Over a foot of rain fell in parts of Montague County. The ground in many areas was still saturated from heavy rainfall in April and May, and the heavy rainfall from TD Bill quickly overflowed creeks, streams, lakes, and roads. In some areas it took over 24 hours for the water to drain. Heavy rainfall and strong storms in remnant bands across the southeastern counties of the CWA also caused some flooding and damage as the TD moved north of the area. Unfortunately, one boy drowned during this event in Bell County. Minimal wind damage was reported but two marinas at Lake Lewisville suffered significant damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 586732. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.