Flash Flood — Freestone, Texas

2006-12-29 · near Kirvin, Freestone, Texas

Event narrative

A car stalled in rising flood waters Friday night as heavy rains accompanied thunderstorms. The passengers all managed to get out of the car but were immediately swept away. The woman who was driving and her daughter made it to safety, but the other passenger, a small boy, was not found until several days later.

Wider weather episode

A rare winter tornado outbreak occurred on December 29 over portions of North Texas, spawning almost two dozen tornadoes. Very high shear and low instability created an environment favorable for tornadoes. A strong surface low pressure system and warm front located in southern North Texas increased the probablitity for low-level rotation. In addition to tornadoes, severe reports of large hail and flash flooding were widespread.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 7368. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.