Texas Storms, 1950-1926 Storms 2002-1976 1975-1951 1950-1926 1925-1901 1900-1876 1875-1850 52 storms: sorted by date. Select Dates From Timeline     Image Gallery Click on thumbnails for larger image 1.   Wichita Falls August 1, 1950 Heavy rainfall began about 1:00 a.m. Aug. 1. Reports indicate the heaviest rain fell 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. Southwest of Wichita Falls, 4-10 in. were recorded. Maximum recorded rainfall was 9.75 in. during 24 hours 6.5 mi southeast of Dundee. Deaths and Damage:   Damage in Wichita Falls was estimated at $1 million. Max. Precipitation:   9.75 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Archer Co., Dundee References:   Yost, 1951 USGS_74 2.   East Texas October 3 to 4, 1949 A hurricane entered the Texas coast near Freeport during the night Oct. 3. Rainfall was heavy along the Texas-Louisiana coast ahead and east of the hurricane as it moved inland. Rainfall amounts and intensities decreased rapidly as the disturbance passed through the area and weakened. Maximum recorded rainfall was 11.3 in. at Beaumont in Jefferson County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   11.30 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Jefferson Co., Beaumont References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956 no images available 3.   North-Central Texas June 13 to 14, 1949 From 2 to 10 in. of rain fell in the upper Trinity River Basin on the 13th and 14th centered near Richardson, Garland, and Carrollton. Most of the rain fell during the night. Streets in Carrollton were reported knee deep in water, and all highways leading north of Dallas were blocked by floodwaters at 12:30 a.m. on the 14th. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   10.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Dallas Co., Richardson References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 4.   Fort Worth May 17, 1949 Maximum recorded rainfall was 12 in. on Village Creek in the West Fork Trinity River Basin southeast of Fort Worth. Deaths and Damage:   Ten lives were lost, and damage was $15 million in Fort Worth and vicinity. Max. Precipitation:   12.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Tarrant Co., Fort Worth References:   Breeding, 1949 USGS_76 5.   North-Central Texas May 16 to 17, 1949 Excessive rain ranging from 2 to 10 in. in the upper Trinity River Basin on May 16th and 17th produced the flood of record in Fort Worth with extensive flooding of business and residential areas and leaving residents without city water for about 3 days. Dallas had the second highest flood of record with severe flooding along lowlands outside of the levee district, and several sections of south Dallas, unprotected by levees. The same excessive precipitation that caused the Fort Worth-Dallas flood also caused moderate flooding along the Brazos River from Granbury to Waco on the 17th and extended into the Sulphur and Sabine River Basins. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   12.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Tarrant Co., Kennedale References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 6.   Rio Grande Watershed September 8 to 11, 1948 Rain fell on the entire lower Rio Grande Valley below Eagle Pass and on most of the Mexican tributary streams that flow into the lower Rio Grande. Scattered rainfall of as much as 8 in. was recorded for the basin above Zapata and below Del Rio. The storm began about noon Sept. 8 and was more or less continuous until the end of the storm Sept. 11. The heaviest and most concentrated rainfall was at rain gages on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sept. 10. Deaths and Damage:   Total flood damage was estimated at $5.68 million. Max. Precipitation:   8.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Maverick Co., Eagle Pass Hidalgo Co. Cameron Co. References:   International Boundary and Water Commission, 1949, p. 65-71 no images available 7.   Rio Grande Watershed July 1 to 4, 1948 Scattered rain fell July 1-3 on the Rio Grande watershed with heavy rain beginning early morning July 4. The storm was localized and centered over San Felipe Creek northeast of Del Rio and over the Devils River in the vicinity of Juno. The maximum recorded rainfall of 10 in. was measured in a garbage can about 8 mi east of Del Rio. Deaths and Damage:   Flood damage was estimated at $325,500. Max. Precipitation:   10.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Val Verde Co., Del Rio References:   International Boundary and Water Commission, 1949, p. 52-56 USGS_71 8.   Rio Grande Watershed June 23 to 24, 1948 Intense storms were centered along the divide between the Devils River and the tributaries lying immediately to the east June 23-24. The rain began during the morning June 23 and continued into the next day, with the most intense rain early morning June 24. The storm had three separate storm centers, each receiving 24 in. or more rain in less than 24 hours. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Total flood damage was estimated at $3.6 million. Max. Precipitation:   24.00 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Val Verde Co. Kinney Co. Edwards Co. References:   International Boundary and Water Commission, 1949, p. 4-18 USGS_53 USGS_56 USGS_61 NWS_4 9.   San Antonio September 26 to 27, 1946 Heavy rainfall was recorded for the 2-day period. The center of the storm extended from southern San Antonio south and southeast about 20 mi. More than 16 in. of rain fell on this 110-mi2 area, with 6.61 in. recorded 8:00 p.m. Sept. 26 to 4:00 a.m. Sept. 27. San Antonio Municipal Airport recorded 6.93 in., with 6.61 in. 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Deaths and Damage:   The flood spawned by the storm resulted in the loss of several lives and much property damage around San Antonio. Max. Precipitation:   16.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Bexar Co., San Antonio References:   Breeding, 1947, 1948a; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 10.   Gulf Coast August 26 to 29, 1945 The tropical disturbance produced heavy rains on the Texas coast. The extremely slow movement of the tropical disturbance produced heavy rainfall. Maximum recorded storm rainfall was 19.6 in. at Hockley in Harris County 7:00 a.m. Aug. 26 to 1:00 p.m. Aug. 29. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   19.60 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Harris Co., Hockley References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 11.   Reeves County July 1 to 3, 1945 Rainfall for a 48-hour period beginning about 10:00 a.m. July 1 was 2.5-13.1 in. The greatest amount was recorded at Kingston Farm, about 2.7 mi west of Toyahvale, and at Kountze Ranch, about 6 mi southeast of Toyahvale. The storm centered in the immediate vicinity of Phantom Lake Spring, about 3.5 mi southwest of Toyahvale. A band of extremely heavy rainfall about 8 mi wide extended southeast about 12-14 mi and northwest 10-12 mi. Deaths and Damage:   The storm caused damage estimated at $52,000. Max. Precipitation:   13.10 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Reeves Co., Kingston Farm References:   U.S. Geological Survey, unpub. data no images available 12.   North-Central Texas March 28 to April 2, 1945 The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Dallas, Upshur, Henderson, and Van Zandt Counties. Over 8 in. of rain fell in Henderson County with almost half coming on March 30. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   8.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Henderson Co., Athens References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 13.   Central and East Texas April 29 to May 5, 1944 This large storm covered much of Central and East Texas with rainfall depths up to 15 in. The largest depths occurred in the areas of Jackson Hill, Gary, Beaumont, Waco, Lake End, and Whitecliffs. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   15.91 in. (Sabine Co.) 15.70 in. (Sabine Co.) 15.68 in. (Panola Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Sabine Co., Jackson Hill Sabine Co., Bronson Panola Co., Gary References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 14.   Upper Gulf Coast July 27 to 29, 1943 A hurricane entered the Galveston Bay area about noon July 27, moved inland over Galveston Bay, passed over Houston shortly after midnight, and continued on toward Navasota with a rapid decrease in intensity. Maximum recorded storm rainfall was 23.0 in. at Devers in Liberty County 1:00 p.m. July 27 to 1:00 a.m. July 29. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   23.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Liberty Co., Devers References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 15.   Upper Sabine River Watershed June 6 to 7, 1943 Heavy rains that fell on the upper Sabine River watershed June 6 caused the highest stages known at that time for the Sabine River. Kaufman in Kaufman County reported 9.18 in. of rainfall for the week ending June 8. Unofficial rainfall reports from Grand Saline in Van Zandt County indicated more than 13 in. of rainfall June 6. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   13.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Van Zandt Co., Grand Saline References:   U.S. Geological Survey, unpub. data no images available 16.   South Texas August 28 to 30, 1942 A hurricane moved inland over the Matagorda Bay area during the morning Aug. 30 and dissipated in the highland regions of southern Texas by evening Aug. 30. Maximum recorded rainfall was 9.3 in. at Woodsboro in Refugio County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   9.30 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Refugio Co., Woodsboro References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956 no images available 17.   Southeast Texas July 2 to 6, 1942 Rainfall of 10-14 in. along the entire Gulf coast caused flooding throughout much of southeast Texas. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   13.00 in. (Navarro Co.) 12.90 in. (Guadalupe Co.) 12.10 in. (Victoria Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Navarro Co., Eureka Guadalupe Co., Seguin Victoria Co., Victoria Air Base References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1954 no images available 18.   White Rock Creek in Dallas April 19 to 20, 1942 According to long-time area residents, this was the greatest flood since at least 1886. The rain produced historically significant peak discharges at several streamflow-gaging stations. Although official rainfall stations adjacent to the watershed did not receive extraordinary rainfall, there were unofficial reports of as much as 12 in. on the upper watershed. Two days of general thunderstorm activity in the area prior to this storm contributed to a higher-than-normal rate of flood runoff. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   12.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Dallas Co., Dallas References:   Asquith and Slade, 1995; Gilbert, 1963 no images available 19.   North-Central Texas April 5 to 30, 1942 The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Tarrant and Cooke Counties. Tarrant County had nearly 17 in. of rain while Cooke County had about 16.5 in. The highest daily total, 5.7 in., occurred in Cooke County on the 25th. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   17.00 in. (Tarrant Co.) 16.50 in. (Cooke Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Tarrant Co., Ft. Worth Cooke Co., Gainesville References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 20.   Upper Gulf Coast September 15 to 17, 1941 A weak tropical disturbance entered Texas during the night of Sept. 14. Rainfall was light as the disturbance moved inland; however, moderate showers began over the coast of southeastern Texas Sept. 16 and spread westward to south-central Texas Sept. 17. Maximum recorded rainfall was 10.2 in. at Karnes City in Karnes County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   10.20 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Karnes Co., Karnes City References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956 no images available 21.   San Jacinto River Basin November 21 to 26, 1940 The heaviest rainfall recorded in the San Jacinto River Basin was 17.46 in. at Montgomery Nov. 21-25, with 14 in. 2:00 p.m. Nov. 23 to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 24. Shepherd in San Jacinto County recorded 19.68 in. Nov. 21-25, with 16 in. 2:00 p.m. Nov. 23 to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 24. Deaths and Damage:   Highways and railways were damaged greatly, and livestock worth many thousands of dollars drowned. Max. Precipitation:   19.68 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   San Jacinto Co., Shepherd References:   Breeding, 1948b, p. 62-69; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 22.   South-Central Texas June 28 to 30, 1940 Maximum recorded rainfall at Engle in Fayette County was 22.7 in. during the 2-day period June 29-30, with 17.5 in. 8:00 p.m. June 29 to 8:00 a.m. June 30. The heaviest 2-day rainfall at Smithville in Bastrop County was 20.40 in. June 29-30, with 16 in. 7:00 p.m. June 29 to 10:00 a.m. June 30. This record rainfall caused destructive floods along lower parts of the Colorado and Guadalupe Rivers and along upper parts of the Lavaca River and its creek tributaries. Deaths and Damage:   Two people drowned on the Colorado River, and seven lives were lost on the Lavaca River at Hallettsville. Property and crop losses were estimated at more than $1 million. Max. Precipitation:   22.70 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Fayette Co. References:   Breeding, 1948b, p. 1-7; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data USGS_22 USGS_26 23.   Scurry and Adjacent Counties June 19 to 20, 1939 Rainfall of 4-19 in. fell during 4-10 hours on an area of about 1,000 mi2 near Snyder in Scurry County. Deaths and Damage:   The resulting flood on the Colorado River and its tributaries caused one death and damage was estimated at $350,000. Max. Precipitation:   19.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Scurry Co., Snyder References:   Breeding and Dalrymple, 1944, p. 104-105 no images available 24.   South Texas August 27 to 29, 1938 A tropical disturbance entered the Gulf Coast about 200 mi south of Brownsville the morning of Aug. 28. Maximum recorded rainfall was 6.5 in. at Sarita in Kenedy County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   6.50 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Kenedy Co., Sarita References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956 no images available 25.   Middle Colorado River Basin July 16 to 25, 1938 Floods were caused by heavy rains that centered over the San Saba River, South Concho River, and Brady Creek watersheds. Maximum recorded rainfall was 13 in. July 23 at two places, 8 and 10 mi north of Eldorado in Schleicher County. Eldorado recorded 30 in. July 16-25. About 70 locations had 20 in. or more. Parts of 12 counties were inundated. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Six people were reported drowned, and property and crop losses were estimated at $5 million. Max. Precipitation:   13.00 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Schleicher Co., Eldorado References:   Breeding and Dalrymple, 1944, p. 23-38 USGS_19 USGS_28 USGS_29 USGS_32 USGS_33 26.   Panhandle June 15, 1938 The rains produced peak discharges in Lake Creek Basin in Donley County, where flooding greater than any known before occurred. Maximum recorded rainfall was 14 in. 9:00 to 11:30 p.m. June 15. Deaths and Damage:   Flooding resulted in five deaths and thousands of dollars in damage. Max. Precipitation:   14.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Donley Co., Lake Creek Basin References:   Asquith and Slade, 1995; Breeding and Dalrymple, 1944, p. 18-21 no images available 27.   East Texas January 20 to 25, 1938 A maximum recorded depth of 10.73 in. of rain fell at Naples in Morris County. Floods greater than any known before occurred on the Sulphur River. Large but not record-breaking floods also occurred on Cypress Creek and the upper Sabine River. Deaths and Damage:   Damage was estimated at $47,650. Max. Precipitation:   10.73 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Morris Co., Naples References:   Breeding and Dalrymple, 1944, p. 6-9 no images available 28.   East Texas November 8 to 10, 1937 The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Henderson, Anderson, and Rusk Counties. 6.3 in. fell in a 24-hour period in Marshall County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   7.16 in. (Anderson Co.) 7.06 in. (Harrison Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Anderson Co., Long Lake Harrison Co., Marshall References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 29.   Most of Texas September 25 to 28, 1936 The most intense rain was 15 in. near Kaufman in the Trinity River Basin. Heavy rain of 6-15 in. fell on a relatively small area of the Brazos River watershed upstream of Waco. The greatest amount, 15 in., fell at Hillsboro in Hill County. Rain of 6-10 in. fell on a small area of the Colorado River Basin between Marble Falls and Burnet in Burnet County. The rain caused Hamilton Creek to rise higher than at any other time since 1884. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   15.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Hill Co., Hillsboro References:   Dalrymple and others, 1937, p. 52-67 NWS_3 30.   Most of Texas September 19 to 24, 1936 A maximum depth of 7.65 in. was recorded on a small area around Weatherford. Rain also fell on a wide area of the extreme upper Brazos River Basin. Maximum recorded rainfall was 9.39 in. at Tahoka. Lubbock recorded 8.32 in. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   9.39 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Lubbock Co., Tahoka References:   Dalrymple and others, 1937, p. 52-68 no images available 31.   Sterling County September 16 to 17, 1936 The storm was centered over Broome in Sterling County. Broome recorded 23.5 in. during the 18-hour period 9:00 p.m. Sept. 16 to 3:00 p.m. Sept. 17. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   23.50 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Sterling Co., Broome References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data USGS_63 32.   Colorado River Basin September 13 to 18, 1936 Sandy and Walnut Creeks in the Colorado River Basin reached the highest stages known at the time. Rainfall exceeded 30 in. Sept. 13-18 at some locations in a large part of the Concho River Basin. In the vicinity of Fort McKavett in Menard County, more than 10 in. of rain fell Sept. 13-16. At the headwaters of Terrett Draw, about 10 mi south of Fort McKavett, 21-25 in. fell noon Sept. 15 to noon Sept. 16. A very heavy rain of 8-30 in., with 14 in. during about 2.5 hours at one location, fell on the North Llano River Basin Sept. 13-16. The maximum storm rainfall of 30.0 in. was recorded at Broome in Sterling County from 1:00 a.m. Sept. 15 to 7:00 p.m. Sept. 17. read more... Deaths and Damage:   San Angelo in Tom Green County had extensive damage—about 300 buildings were washed away. Much of the business district and 500 homes in San Angelo were flooded. Max. Precipitation:   30.00 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Sterling Co., Broome References:   Dalrymple and others, 1937, p. 52-67; Schoner and Molansky, 1956 USGS_65 USGS_69 33.   Texas June 30 to July 4, 1936 Rain fell June 30-July 4 on parts of the Rio Grande Basin and the Nueces, Guadalupe, Colorado, and Neches River Basins. The rain produced large peak discharges at several streamflow-gaging stations. Heavy rain, amounting to 17 in., was recorded at Eagle Pass in the Rio Grande Basin. Rainfall of more than 10 in. was recorded in the Neches River Basin at Rockland in Tyler County. The heaviest recorded rainfall was in central Guadalupe River Basin. Maximum recorded storm rainfall was 21.0 in. at Bebe in Gonzales County 1:00 a.m. June 30 to 1:00 p.m. July 1. Deaths and Damage:   Severe flooding in central Guadalupe River Basin caused 26 deaths and estimated property damage of more than $2 million. Max. Precipitation:   21.00 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Gonzales Co., Bebe References:   Asquith and Slade, 1995; Dalrymple and others, 1937, p. 21-41; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 34.   South-Central and East Texas May 22 to 28, 1936 The storm began at 7:00 a.m. May 22 on the Gulf Coast. Maximum recorded storm rainfall was 14.9 in. at La Grange in Fayette County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   14.90 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Fayette Co., La Grange References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 35.   Harris County December 6 to 8, 1935 Torrential rains in Harris County Dec. 6-8 caused large rises in Buffalo and Whiteoak Bayous. Houston reported 5.52 in., and Satsuma in northwestern Harris County reported 16.49 in. Deaths and Damage:   Eight people drowned in the flooding, and property damage was estimated at $ 2.5 million. Max. Precipitation:   16.49 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Harris Co., Satsuma References:   Dalrymple and others, 1939, p. 276-280; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 36.   South-Central Texas September 2 to 7, 1935 Rainfall depths up to 12 in. in Ballinger caused flooding in south-central Texas. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   12.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Runnels Co., Ballinger References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1954 no images available 37.   Central Texas June 10 to 15, 1935 Heavy rain over the Colorado and Nueces River Basins caused flooding greater than any known before. The Llano and West Nueces Rivers experienced extraordinary floods. There were few official rain gages in the area, but unofficial records were compiled from many sources. Heavy rain of 4-12 in. fell during 24 hours. read more... Deaths and Damage:   No loss of life was reported. Flooding caused damage of $20 million. Max. Precipitation:   18.30 in. (Kimble Co.) 17.60 in. (Edwards Co.) Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Kimble Co., Segovia Edwards Co., Carta Valley References:   Dalrymple and others, 1939, p. 236-240; Asquith and Slade, 1995 USGS_24 USGS_51 USGS_44 USGS_45 USGS_46 USGS_48 USGS_50 USGS_54 USGS_60 38.   Seco Creek Basin May 31, 1935 Heavy rainfall over the Seco Creek Basin above D'Hanis in early morning May 31 caused the creek to rise rapidly and reach the highest historical stage for D'Hanis. There were no rain gages in the basin during the storm, and receptacles ordinarily used for measuring rainfall ran over or were washed away. Bucket surveys estimated that 22-24 in. of rain fell over a small area, and that 12-14 in. fell at other points during 3 hours or less. The National Weather Service reports that a maximum of 22 in. of rain fell in 2 hours and 45 minutes. An average amount of more than 9 in. fell on the entire 80-mi2 watershed. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Four children and one woman drowned. Damage to railroad and highways was estimated at $48,500. Max. Precipitation:   24.00 in. 22.00 in. (Medina Co.) Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Medina Co., D'Hanis References:   Dalrymple and others, 1939, p. 232-236 USGS_18 39.   South Texas September 4 to 6, 1933 A hurricane moved across the Gulf and struck the southern Texas coast during the night Sept. 4. Rainfall was heavy immediately ahead and east of the hurricane as it moved inland over southern Texas during the night Sept. 4 and early morning Sept. 5. Maximum recorded storm rainfall was 15.0 in. at Mercedes in Hidalgo County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   15.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Hidalgo Co., Mercedes References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956 no images available 40.   East Texas July 22 to 27, 1933 A weak tropical disturbance moved inland over the Texas coast and then interacted with a cold front during the night of July 23. The maximum storm rainfall of 21.3 in. was recorded at Logansport, La., 7:00 a.m. July 22 to 7:00 a.m. July 25. The largest recorded maximum rainfall in Texas of 12.8 in. was recorded in Port Arthur, Jefferson County and Freeport, Brazoria County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   12.80 in. (Jefferson Co.) 12.80 in. (Brazoria Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Jefferson Co., Port Arthur Brazoria Co., Freeport References:   Schoner and Molansky, 1956; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 41.   Most of Texas August 30 to September 5, 1932 Flooding was disastrous over much of Laredo, Piedras Negras, and Eagle Pass. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   19.50 in. (Freestone Co.) 15.50 in. (Schleicher Co.) Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Freestone Co., Fairfield Schleicher Co., Eldorado References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 42.   Pecos River and Rio Grande Watersheds August 26 to September 8, 1932 A very heavy, general storm covered most of the Rio Grande Basin below El Paso and Carlsbad, starting first at the lower end of the basin. The rain produced large peak discharges at several streamflow-gaging stations. The first excessive rainfall was at Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, Aug. 26, and at Fort Davis, Tex., Aug. 27 and 29. Sonora recorded 7.66 in. Aug. 31 and 6.08 in. Sept. 1. The heavy rainfall caused floods of unprecedented size. Deaths and Damage:   In the United States, flooding killed nine, and damage was estimated at $1 million. Max. Precipitation:   13.74 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Sutton Co., Sonora References:   Asquith and Slade, 1995; International Boundary Commission, 1932 no images available 43.   Central Texas June 30 to July 2, 1932 Heavy rain June 30-July 3 on parts of the Nueces and Guadalupe River Basins produced historically significant peak discharges at several streamflow-gaging stations. Very heavy rain fell on the upper Guadalupe River Basin west of Kerrville June 30-July 2. This rain amounted to more than 35 in. during about 36 hours at the State Fish Hatchery above Ingram. Heavy rainfall also was recorded in the Frio and Medina River Basins. Rainfall of 14 in. was measured at Bandera, Lima, and Medina in the Medina River Basin. Vanderpool, at the headwaters of the Medina River, measured 33.5 in. July 1-2. The floods in the Frio River were the highest known at that time. The heaviest rainfall on the Frio River Basin was at Rio Frio in Real County, where 24 in. was recorded July 1-2. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Flash floods were responsible for seven deaths, and property losses exceeded $0.5 million. Max. Precipitation:   35.00 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Kerr Co., State Fish Hatchery References:   Asquith and Slade, 1995; Dalrymple and others, 1937, p. 119-123; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 44.   South-Central and East Texas January 3 to 6, 1932 The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Anderson, Houston, Smith, and Bee Counties. The largest amount recorded was just over 5 in. on the 4th in Anderson County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   7.43 in. (Bee Co.) 6.18 in. (Bastrop Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Bee Co., Beeville Bastrop Co., Smithville References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 45.   South Texas June 26 to 29, 1931 Karnes and Jim Hogg Counties experienced large amounts of rain. 12.5 in. fell on the 27th and 28th in Runge in Karnes County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   12.50 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Karnes Co., Runge References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 46.   Central Texas October 4 to 8, 1930 The maximum recorded rainfall of 8.25 in. occurred at Clifton in Van Zandt County. 7.69 in. of rainfall was recorded at Coleman in Coleman County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   8.25 in. (Van Zandt Co.) 7.69 in. (Coleman Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Van Zandt Co., Clifton Coleman Co., Coleman References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 47.   East Texas November 8 to 10, 1929 Over 4 in. of rain fell in Smith County during the 9th and 10th with 3 in. coming on the 9th. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   4.00 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Smith Co., Tyler References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 48.   Central and Coastal Texas May 24 to 31, 1929 Rainfall up to 15.0 in. caused flooding throughout much of the State. Deaths and Damage:   Much of the damage was in Houston with an estimated cost of $6 million. Max. Precipitation:   15.00 in. (Hays Co.) 12.90 in. (Tyler Co.) 12.20 in. (Harris Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Hays Co., Driftwood Tyler Co., Rockland Harris Co., Houston References:   Dallas Morning News, 1999 no images available 49.   South Texas September 21 to 23, 1928 The largest amount of rainfall occurred in Brooks County. About 3 in. of rain fell on the 23rd. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   9.47 in. (San Patricio Co.) 8.25 in. (Maverick Co.) 6.40 in. (Jim Hogg Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   San Patricio Co., Corpus Christi Maverick Co., Eagle Pass Jim Hogg Co., Hebbronville References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 50.   Central and East Texas October 1 to 2, 1927 The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Collin, Washington, Limestone, and McLennan Counties; 9 in. of rain fell in Limestone County and 6 in. fell in McLennan County. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   9.00 in. (Limestone Co.) 6.00 in. (McLennan Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Limestone Co., Prairie Hill McLennan Co., Waco References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available 51.   Upper Brazos River Basin October 15, 1926 Heavy rain fell on a small area around Post, causing flooding on the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River near Aspermont. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   7.50 in. Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Garza Co., Post References:   U.S. Geological Survey, unpub. data no images available 52.   South and East Texas April 20 to 24, 1926 Heavy rain caused a large flood on Plum Creek in the Guadalupe River Basin. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   10.05 in. (Uvalde Co.) 9.19 in. (Bastrop Co.) Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Uvalde Co., Sabinal Bastrop Co., Smithville References:   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data no images available