Flash Flood in Jeff Davis County, Texas

Flash Flood August 20, 2021 · Jeff Davis County, Texas

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Fort Davis. Highway 118 between Fort Davis and Alpine was washed out with water over the road. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

The wider storm

The western edge of an upper ridge was over West Texas and an approaching upper trough was over the Rocky Mountains. Upper lift associated with the trough as well as upper disturbances moved over the area. High moisture was present across West Texas. These conditions, along with orographic lift along the Davis Mountains, resulted in thunderstorms that produced flash flooding and strong winds.

Began near Ft Davis (30.5288, -103.8206).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 979455. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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