Flash Flood in Terrell County, Texas

Flash Flood June 27, 2016 · Terrell County, Texas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain fell across Terrell County and produced flash flooding fifteen miles south of Sheffield. Six to twelve inches of water was reported running over State Highway 349 at Independence Creek. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

An upper level ridge was centered over the Four Corners Region and an upper low was just west of the Pecos River. There was a lot of moisture in the atmosphere which contributed to heavy rain and flash flooding across West Texas.

Began near Dryden (30.4667, -101.8304).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 644757. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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