Flash Flood in Jackson County, Texas

Flash Flood September 22, 2020 · Jackson County, Texas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

US 59 Frontage roads in the Edna area were flooded.

The wider storm

Tropical Storm Beta made landfall near Matagorda bay on September 21. As the system pushed slowly inland, portions of SE Texas experienced flash flooding from heavy rain bands, storm surge, and some strong wind gusts. Storm surge was enhanced by long fetch of northeast winds over Gulf behind a cold front. 20 to 25 homes were damaged from high water along portions of Clear Creek and Lower Brays Bayous.

Began near Matilda (28.9740, -96.6820).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 920229. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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