Flash Flood — Martin, Texas

2020-03-04 · near Tarzan, Martin, Texas

Event narrative

Heavy rain fell across Martin County and produced flash flooding. There was a lane closure on SH 349 due to high water in the passing lane. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

There was an upper level low over far West Texas which provided atmospheric lift. An abundance of moisture was across the area. The lift and moisture combined to produce rain which resulted in flash flooding across the Permian Basin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 872239. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.