Flash Flood in Terrell County, Texas

Flash Flood April 13, 2017 · 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. Oxy USA Inc. Gas Plant said many side roads and low water crossings were inundated with over six inches of water.

The wider storm

A southern stream trough approached the region from the west. Increasing low level moisture, strong upper level lift, instability, and wind shear ahead of the trough supported the development of thunderstorms with large hail across West Texas. The high moisture content of the atmosphere and slow storm motion resulted in heavy rain and flash flooding.

Began near Sanderson (30.5594, -101.9256).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 681471. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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