Flash Flood — Newton, Texas

2021-05-17 · near Wiergate, Newton, Texas

Event narrative

Roads flooded in and around Burkeville.

Wider weather episode

A weak cold front moved into the area and stalled. Areas of heavy rain occurred in Southeast Texas resulting in flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 961053. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.