Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Texas

Flash Flood May 17, 2021 · Jefferson County, Texas

$5.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A slow moving thunderstorm produced 10 to 16 inches of rain over the Hampshire - Fannett area which flooded numerous homes, businesses, vehicles, and streets.

The wider storm

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

Began near Cheek (29.9656, -94.2321).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 961417. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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