Flash Flood — Hudspeth, Texas

2016-08-30 · near Ft Hancock, Hudspeth, Texas

Event narrative

Blackfoot Road and 5th Street in Fort Hancock were closed due to water running like a river through them.

Wider weather episode

Deep east to southeast flow brought dew points into the 60s across Hudspeth County while slow storm motion allowed heavy rain and flash flooding to occur in the Fort Hancock area. Several roads were closed due to the heavy rain and flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 656720. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.