Flash Flood in Reagan County, Texas

Flash Flood September 21, 2018 · Reagan County, Texas

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain fell across Reagan County and produced flash flooding north of Big Lake. There was significant flooding on State Highway 137 north of Big Lake. Vehicles were stalled and water was running in the bar ditches and pastures. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

The wider storm

An upper level disturbance moved over West Texas, and a cold front was approaching the area. Plentiful moisture was present along with the lift from the disturbance and cold front. These conditions contributed to flash flooding across parts of West Texas.

Began near Big Lake (31.2847, -101.5036).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 781627. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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