Flash Flood — Aransas, Texas

2021-07-07 · near Rockport, Aransas, Texas

Event narrative

Numerous water rescues occurred due to flooded streets with vehicles stranded. Some residents were evacuated due to water entering buildings. Water was a foot deep at the Presbyterian Church. Multiple roads were closed in Rockport and Fulton, including Market Street, Champions Drive at Royal Oaks Drive, and FM 2165 from Business 35 to Linden.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving surface to mid level low pressure system developed over the Coastal Bend of south Texas on July 6th. This was the start of a multi-day heavy rain event across the Coastal Bend as the low pressure system remained nearly stationary through the 8th of July. Bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding from Alice to Rockport and Refugio on the 7th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 977016. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.