Flash Flood in Kleberg County, Texas
Flash Flood May 15, 2016 · Kleberg County, Texas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Roads were closed due to flooding at the intersection of North 17th Street and Lee Avenue.
The wider storm
The Coastal Bend experienced a significant heavy rain event that began on the morning of May 15th and ended on the morning of May 16th. As much as 10 to 15 inches of rainfall occurred across the south side of Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass. This amount of rainfall produced widespread flooding in these cities. Several hundred homes were flooded in Ingleside and Aransas Pass. Numerous roads and highways were closed due to the high water. Numerous water rescues occurred in San Patricio and Nueces counties. Many schools and businesses delayed opening or remained closed. Widespread 5 to 10 inches of rainfall fell across the rest of the Coastal Bend.
Began near Kingsville (27.5184, -97.8471).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 634769. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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