Flash Flood in Refugio County, Texas

Flash Flood July 8, 2021 · Refugio County, Texas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

FM 774 east of Refugio was closed due to flooding.

The wider storm

The multi-day heavy rain event across the Coastal Bend continued on the 8th as the low pressure system remained nearly stationary. Bands of showers and thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding over much of San Patricio and Nueces mainly during the morning. Four day total rainfall amounts ranged from 10 to 15 inches from Nueces County northward to Victoria with a maximum amount of 18 inches near Rockport.

Began near Refugio (28.3103, -97.1143).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 977081. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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