Flash Flood — Brewster, Texas

2021-10-21 · near Panther Junction, Brewster, Texas

$5K

Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Big Bend National Park near Rio Grande Village. Several dirt roads were reported closed or impassible due to debris and mud remaining from localized flash flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moved northward from Mexico and provided lift over West Texas. Low-level moisture had increased across the area which contributed to higher instability. Wind shear was also fairly high across the area. The instability was hindered somewhat by cloud cover but was enough for storms to develop and move through Brewster County. These storms produced a flash flood and a severe wind gust.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 987787. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.