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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. |
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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 |
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South Texas |
May 1 to 4, 1981 |
Heavy thunderstorms produced rains of 2-5 in. on much of the southeastern one-half of the State. Houston Hobby Airport recorded 9.48 in. during 24 hours May 3. San Jacinto Dam recorded 8.53 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.48 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Harris Co., Houston Hobby Airport |
References: |
Bomar, 1982, p. 15-18 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Northeast Texas |
October 21 to 24, 1919 |
The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Fannin and Denton Counties. The city of Bonham in Fannin County measured 9.4 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.40 in. (Fannin Co.) 6.75 in. (Denton Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Fannin Co., Bonham Denton Co., Denton |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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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
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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 |
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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. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.30 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Refugio Co., Woodsboro |
References: |
Schoner and Molansky, 1956 |
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Tehuacana Creek Watershed |
May 11 to 12, 1953 |
Rainfall began about 4:00 p.m. May 11 and continued for about 24 hours. The greatest rainfall for the 2-day period, 9.30 in., was recorded about 4 mi south of Leroy in McLennan County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Damage to the watershed exceeded $1 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.30 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
McLennan Co., Leroy |
References: |
Soil Conservation Service, 1953c |
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Deep Creek Watershed |
May 17 to 19, 1955 |
Rainfall began about 7:00 p.m. May 17 and continued
for 30 hours. Maximum recorded rainfall was 9.22 in. about 7
mi southeast of Mercury in McCulloch County. A depth of 0.80
in. was recorded for one 5-minute period. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
There was no loss of life from the storm. An estimated $14,580 damage was caused by the storm. |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.22 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
McCulloch Co., Mercury |
References: |
Soil Conservation Service, 1955a |
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North Texas |
September 28 to October 1, 1903 |
Up to 10 in. of rainfall in Gainsville and Coleman caused local flooding in North Texas. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.20 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Cooke Co. Coleman Co. |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1954 |
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North and Central Texas |
May 22 to 25, 1908 |
As much as 9 in. of rainfall caused flooding throughout
much of North and Central Texas. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Eleven lives were lost and property damage exceeded $5 million
in the Dallas area. |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.20 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Uvalde Co., Sabinal
Dallas Co. |
References: |
Dallas Morning News, 1999 |
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Edwards Plateau |
September 13 to 17, 1915 |
The largest amounts of rain fell on Brown and Pecos
Counties. The range in precipitation for the period was 3 in.
in Brown County to 9 in. in Kimble County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.17 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Kimble Co., Junction |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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South Texas |
July 21 to 24, 1909 |
The storm was centered in Kerrville in Kerr County where 9.09 in. was recorded. The city of Hallettsville in Lavaca County received 8.5 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.09 in. (Kerr Co.) 8.50 in. (Lavaca Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Kerr Co., Kerrville Lavaca Co., Hallettsville |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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Central Texas |
September 25 to 27, 1896 |
About 7-9 in. of rain in the area of Goliad, Blanco, and Hearne caused major flooding in those areas. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.00 in. (Falls Co.) 8.42 in. (McLennan Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Falls Co., Galindo McLennan Co. Brazos Co., College Station |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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West Texas |
August 5 to 6, 1906 |
At least 8.5 in. of rain fell in 2 days in the upper
Colorado River Basin, causing severe flooding in Ballinger and
San Angelo. The peak stage on the Concho River at San Angelo
might have been higher than the 1853 peak. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Tom Green Co., Knickerbocker |
References: |
Dalrymple and others, 1937; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
1954 |
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South Texas |
September 24 to 28, 1913 |
This storm began in Jim Hogg County with 9 in. of rain and moved up the Gulf Coast. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Damage was estimated at $1.25 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Jim Hogg Co., Hebbronville |
References: |
Dallas Morning News, 1999 |
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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. |
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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 |
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North, West, and East Texas |
September 24 to 29, 1980 |
Rains of 8-9 in. fell on most of Texas. Particularly
hard hit were Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan, and Scurry Counties.
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Deaths and Damage: |
Damage was an estimated $2.2 million. |
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9.00 in. (Mitchell Co.)
8.00 in. (Fisher Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Fisher Co.
Mitchell Co.
Nolan Co.
Scurry Co. |
References:
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Bomar, 1983a, p. 50-52 |
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South-Central Texas |
December 31, 1984 |
Heavy rain (as much as 6 in.) fell in Kimble and Kerr Counties, and as much as 9 in. fell in Real and Uvalde Counties. These rains caused widespread flash flooding and accompanying damages along tributaries of the Llano River and the headwaters of the Guadalupe, Frio, and Sabinal Rivers. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
9.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Real Co. Uvalde Co. |
References: |
Moody and others, 1986 |
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Panhandle and Central Texas |
April 5 to 8, 1900 |
Substantial rainfall from the Rio Grande to the
High Plains caused damage in the Colorado, Brazos, and Guadalupe
River Basins. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
McDonald Dam on the Colorado River in Austin was destroyed.
A wall of water claimed 23 lives and caused $1.25 million in
damage in Austin. |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.80 in. (Mitchell Co.) 7.10 in. (Travis Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Mitchell Co., Colorado City
Travis Co., Austin |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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South Texas |
September 16 to 18, 1988 |
Heavy rain caused by remnants of Hurricane Gilbert
began during the morning Sept. 16 in South Texas. Heaviest reported
rainfall was 8.71 in. Sept. 16-18 at Lamar in Aransas County.
In the lower Rio Grande Valley, 6.40 in. fell at Adams Gardens.
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.71 in. (Aransas Co.) 6.40 in. (Cameron Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Aransas Co., Lamar Cameron Co., Adams Gardens |
References: |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1988, p. 41-42 |
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Fort Worth Vicinity |
June 24 to 25, 1961 |
A small-area storm of high intensity caused flash flooding in Richland Hills near Fort Worth. Three rain gages in the area recorded rainfalls of 3.64-4.71 in. A bucket survey was conducted on upper Big Fossil Creek where 7.7, 8.0, and 8.7 in. of rain were recorded. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.70 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Tarrant Co., Fort Worth |
References: |
Rostvedt, 1965b, p. 57 |
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Central Texas |
See floodsafety.com. |
December 18 to 23, 1991 |
Record-breaking peak discharges were recorded at
several streamflow-gaging stations in a large area of central
Texas Dec. 18-23. Daily rainfall totals exceeded 4 in. at numerous
locations. Maximum recorded 24-hour rainfall was 8.6 in., and
maximum recorded 12-hour rainfall was 7.3 in., both at Evant
in Coryell County. Medina had 15.59 in. during 5 days. read
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Deaths and Damage: |
Ten deaths were attributed to the flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency dispensed about $43 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.60 in. |
Severity: |
Catastrophic |
Storm Center(s): |
Coryell Co., Evant |
References: |
Asquith and Slade, 1995; Hejl and others, 1996 |
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North-Central, Texas |
May 27 to 28, 1885 |
Heavy rains from the 27th to the 28th caused extensive
flooding on the Bosque and Brazos Rivers in Bosque and McLennan
Counties. Bridges were washed out and homes and farmlands were
inundated. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.50 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
McLennan Co., Waco |
References: |
None |
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West-Central Texas |
October 12 to 15, 1957 |
Heavy showers and thunderstorms Oct. 12-15 in west-central
Texas caused excessive flooding primarily on streams in the
upper Colorado River Basin upstream of Winchell. Several U.S.
Weather Bureau observers in the area reported more than 8 in.
during the storm. Robert Lee, near the center of the affected
area, recorded 8.4 in. during the 24 hours ending 6:00 a.m.
Oct. 13. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.40 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Coke Co., Robert Lee |
References: |
Hendricks, 1963a, p. 85 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Starr and Jim Hogg Counties |
October 23 to 24, 1960 |
Heavy rain produced a severe flood in the lower reaches
of Los Olmos Creek, reportedly one of the largest on record.
Rainfall began at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 23 and lasted about 12 hours.
The heaviest rainfall was during the last 6 hours of the storm.
Rainfalls exceeding 8 in. were reported. Heavy damage occurred
in Rio Grande City. Overflow from Los Olmos Creek flooded 53
city blocks, left about 2,000 of the approximately 6,000 people
in the city homeless. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
There was no loss of life. Damage was estimated at more than
$1 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.00 in. (Starr Co.) 8.00 in. (Jim Hogg Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Starr Co., Santa Elena Jim Hogg Co., Hebbronville |
References: |
Rostvedt, 1965a, p. 131-133 |
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Cleburne |
May 6 to 7, 1969 |
Rainfall exceeded 8 in. during the storm. Most of this rain fell during the evening of May 6th and early morning May 7th. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Damage in Johnson County was estimated at $400,000. |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Johnson Co., Cleburne |
References: |
Reid and others, 1975 |
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Bexar County |
May 5, 1993 |
Up to 8 in. of rainfall in Bexar County produced large peaks on Olmos Creek and Salado Creek. read more... |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Bexar Co. |
References: |
None |
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Central Texas |
February 20, 1997 |
Up to 8 in. of rainfall near Harper caused flooding
in the Devils, Pedernales, and Llano River Basins. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
8.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Gillespie Co., Harper |
References: |
John Patton, National Weather Service, written commun., 1999 |
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Central Texas |
April 3 to 5, 1922 |
The largest amounts of rain fell on McLennan and
Bosque Counties. During the 3-day period, over 7 in. fell in
both McLennan and Bosque Counties. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.90 in. (McLennan Co.) 7.60 in. (Bosque Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
McLennan Co., Mcgregor Bosque Co., Kopperl |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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Texas High Plains |
August 28, 1968 |
Heavy rains of as much as 8 in. fell on Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River. Canyon in Randall County reported 7.87 in. All highways through Canyon were closed for a time during and immediately after the storm. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
As a result of these heavy rains, a $2-million train wreck claimed one life 15 mi northwest of Childress. |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.87 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Randall Co., Canyon |
References: |
Rostvedt and others, 1972, p. 63-64 |
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South Texas |
August 27 to 28, 1909 |
A tropical disturbance moved inland south of Brownsville
during the afternoon of Aug. 27. Rainfall was moderate to heavy
ahead and north of the disturbance as it moved to the northwest.
Maximum recorded rainfall was 7.8 in. at Falfurrias in Brooks
County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.80 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Brooks Co., Falfurrias |
References: |
Schoner and Molansky, 1956 |
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Val Verde County |
February 20, 1997 |
Up to about 7.6 in. of rainfall caused flooding on the Pedernales and James Rivers. read more... |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.60 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Val Verde Co., Del Rio |
References: |
None |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Southeast Texas |
February 18 to 21, 1982 |
The storms dumped about 6 in. of rain in less than 3
hours at Harlingen. Nearby Adams Gardens had 7.42 in. during
1 day. Heavy thunderstorms dumped 3-4 in. of rain on Karnes
and Atascosa Counties Feb. 20. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Damage to property was $250,000 in Cameron County. |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.42 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Cameron Co., Adams Gardens |
References: |
Bomar, 1983b, p. 14-15 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Northeastern Texas |
December 14 to 17, 1906 |
The maximum recorded rainfall of 7.06 in. was recorded
at Long Lake in Anderson Co. 6.57 in. was recorded at Dialville
in Cherokee Co. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.06 in. (Anderson Co.) 6.57 in. (Cherokee Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Anderson Co., Long Lake Cherokee Co., Dialville |
References: |
None |
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North Texas |
April 25 to 28, 1914 |
This storm originated over Knox County and spread
over north-central Texas causing flooding in the Red, Trinity,
and Brazos River Basins. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Knox Co., Goree |
References: |
Dallas Morning News, 1999 |
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Central and East Texas |
May 1 to 3, 1916 |
The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Brazos, Hamilton, Grimes, and Walker Counties. Over 5 in. fell in both Grimes and Brazos Counties. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. (Angelina Co.) 6.95 in. (Tyler Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Angelina Co., Lufkin Tyler Co., Rockland |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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East Texas |
December 20 to 22, 1923 |
The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Newton, Cherokee, and Nacogdoches Counties. Over 7 in. of rain fell in Newton County from the 20th to the 22nd. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Newton Co., Newton |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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The Woodlands |
June 7, 1978 |
Rain from a relatively short-duration, high-intensity thunderstorm fell from about midnight to 4:00 a.m. during the morning June 7. Rainfall of 6.3 in. during 24 hours was recorded at W.G. Jones State Forest. The Woodlands fire station reported 7.0 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Harris Co., The Woodlands |
References: |
Farner & Winslow, Inc., 1978 |
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Southern High Plains |
October 18 to 20, 1983 |
Record-breaking rainfall flooded Lubbock and many
areas around Lubbock. Several rain gages, including Lubbock,
Brownfield, and Paducah, measured 7 in. or more. Many other
stations measured 5-7 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Lubbock Co., Lubbock |
References: |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1983, p. 19 |
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Northeast Texas |
April 3 to 5, 1986 |
In Grayson County, 5-7 in. of rain in less than 2 hours caused severe flooding. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Flooding in Sherman caused damages estimated at $1.3 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Grayson Co., Sherman |
References: |
Moody and others, 1988, p. 21 |
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Extreme South Texas |
February 6, 1987 |
Torrential rains of 6-7 in. fell during a 2-hour period in parts of Brownsville in Cameron County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
7.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Cameron Co., Brownsville |
References: |
Carr and others, 1990, p. 21 |
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Central Texas |
October 12 to 17, 1925 |
The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Washington,
Austin, Brazos, and Travis Counties. 6.68 in. on the 12th in
Washington County followed by 6.95 in. in a 24-hour period in
Austin, Travis County, on the 13th. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.95 in. (Travis Co.) 6.68 in. (Washington Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Travis Co., Austin Washington Co. |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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North Texas |
May 1 to 7, 1990 |
Heavy rainfall May 1-4 produced major flooding in North Texas during early May. Rainfall was 5-9 in. on north-central sections of North Texas and 2-5 in. elsewhere. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.91 in. (Dallas Co.) 6.36 in. (Dallas Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Dallas Co., Dallas Naval Air Station Dallas Co., Dallas Love Field |
References: |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1990 |
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Austin Vicinity |
June 17 to 18, 1961 |
Flash flooding in Austin during the night June 17-18 resulted from intense rainfall. The greatest recorded rainfall was 6.86 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
About 300 people were evacuated from their homes in southeast Austin when Boggy Creek overflowed its banks. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.86 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Travis Co., Austin |
References: |
U.S. Geological Survey, unpub. data |
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North Dallas |
April 28, 1966 |
As much as 6.7 in. fell during a 6-hour period; 4.9 in. fell during 1 hour. Almost 8 in. of rain had fallen during the preceding 2 weeks, resulting in a well-saturated basin in which all storage areas were full. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Flooding resulted in 14 deaths and damage estimated at $15 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.70 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Dallas Co., Dallas |
References: |
Mills and Schroeder, 1969 |
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South Texas |
May 4 to 7, 1912 |
Corpus Christi recorded 6.56 in. of rainfall in
a 24-hour period on the 5th and 6th. The city of Laureles recorded
more than 5 in. of rainfall on the 5th and 6th. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.56 in. (Nueces Co.) 5.00 in. (San Patricio Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Nueces Co., Corpus Christi San Patricio Co., Laureles Cameron Co. |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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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. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.50 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Kenedy Co., Sarita |
References: |
Schoner and Molansky, 1956 |
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San Antonio |
June 4, 1986 |
San Antonio reported 6.5 in. during 24 hours. Other unofficial amounts of about 10 in. caused widespread flash flooding. Subsequent river flooding lasted for several days along Medina and San Antonio Rivers. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Local damage was estimated at $3 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.50 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Bexar Co., San Antonio |
References: |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1986, p. 13 |
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South-Central and South Texas |
March 31 to April 2, 1916 |
The rain of March 31st continued into April and
spread to other parts of the State, ending a drought. The largest
amounts of rain fell in Blanco, Bosque, and Kendall Counties.
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.40 in. (Hamilton Co.) 4.70 in. (Medina Co.) |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Hamilton Co., Hico Medina Co., Hondo |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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Gulf Coast |
October 15 to 18, 1912 |
Rainfall was moderate to heavy in the immediate
vicinity of a tropical disturbance as it moved inland over South
Texas. Rainfall amounts diminished rapidly as the disturbance
moved northeast, with largest amounts from the afternoon Oct.
16 to the afternoon Oct. 17. Maximum recorded rainfall was 6.3
in. at Brownsville in Cameron County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.30 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Cameron Co., Brownsville |
References: |
Schoner and Molansky, 1956; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub.
data |
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Mineral Wells Vicinity |
July 25 to 27, 1962 |
Heavy rain of 5-17 in. fell within a 40-mi radius of
Mineral Wells July 25-27. The area upstream from Greenville
Ave. in Dallas had an average rainfall of 6.2 in. July 27. That
same area recorded 2 in. the previous day. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Property damage exceeded $1.5 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.20 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Dallas Co., Dallas |
References: |
Rostvedt and others, 1968a, p. 97 |
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South-Central Texas |
February 24 to 26, 1982 |
The storm produced 3-5 in. of rain between Corpus
Christi and Matagorda from Feb. 25 until morning Feb. 26. Maximum
recorded rainfall was 6.17 in. at Point Comfort in Calhoun County.
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Deaths and Damage: |
Floodwaters caused one drowning. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.17 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Calhoun Co., Point Comfort |
References: |
Bomar, 1983b, p. 16-17 |
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Central High Plains |
June 5 to 12, 1960 |
Heavy rain produced localized flooding in the Amarillo
area and eastern Panhandle. The Amarillo Municipal Airport recorded
6.15 in. during 24 hours June 9-10. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Because of heavy flooding, Hall County was declared a disaster area. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.15 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Potter Co., Amarillo Municipal Airport Randall Co. |
References: |
U.S. Geological Survey, unpub. data |
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San Antonio |
May 18, 1965 |
Rainfall exceeding 6 in. in some areas flooded parts
of San Antonio. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Two people drowned, and 14 were injured. Property damage was
estimated at $1 million. |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Bexar Co., San Antonio |
References: |
Rostvedt and others, 1970b, p. 15 |
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Gainesville Vicinity |
February 8 to 9, 1966 |
A runoff-producing storm occurred on the Elm Fork subwatershed of the Trinity River watershed Feb. 8-9. Rainfall began about 8:00 p.m. Feb. 8 and continued until about 6:00 a.m. Feb. 9. About 6 in. fell on the Pecan Creek watershed above Gainesville during an 8-hour period. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Cooke Co., Gainesville |
References: |
Soil Conservation Service, 1966b |
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Trans-Pecos Region |
August 10 to 15, 1980 |
Five-day rains produced by residue from Hurricane Allen
fell on the Trans-Pecos area. Flash floods raged on the Pecos
and Devils Rivers, causing some roads to be closed. More than
6 in. of rain fell on the Chisos Basin of Big Bend National
Park. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Brewster Co., Chicos Basin |
References: |
Bomar, 1983a, p. 88-90 |
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Texas Plains |
October 9 to 10, 1985 |
Rains on the Texas Plains were generally 2-4 in. and on parts of the eastern and southern Panhandle were slightly more than 6 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
6.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Midland Co., Midland |
References: |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1985, p. 10 |
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East Texas |
May 29 to 31, 1924 |
The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Nacogdoches and Tyler Counties. 5.7 in. fell on the 31st in Tyler County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
5.70 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Tyler Co., Woodville |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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South-Central and East Texas |
October 10 to 11, 1919 |
The largest amounts of rainfall occurred in Bell and
Limestone Counties. On the 11th, 5.3 in. fell in a 24-hour period
in Bell County. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
5.30 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Bell Co., Belton |
References: |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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Bull Creek Basin |
April 10 to 13, 1954 |
Rainfall on Bull Creek in Borden County was as much as 5.1 in. Apr. 10-13. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
Max. Precipitation: |
5.10 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Borden Co., Bull Creek Basin |
References: |
McDaniels, 1954, p. 1-2 |
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Salt, Paint, and Pecan Creek Watersheds |
July 15, 1953 |
The storm covered a 75-mi2 area near
Edith in Coke County. Maximum recorded rainfall was 5 in. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
There was no loss of life and damage was estimated at $32,000. |
Max. Precipitation: |
5.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Coke Co., Edith |
References: |
Soil Conservation Service, 1953b |
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Central and East Texas |
June 23 to 28, 1968 |
During the afternoon June 23, Tropical Storm Candy moved
inland over the middle Texas coast. The storm weakened slowly
as it moved north toward the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Rainfall
totals of 3-4 in. were common throughout central and eastern
Texas, with numerous locations reporting 5 in. or more. |
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Deaths and Damage: |
No deaths or injuries resulted from this storm; however, estimates placed crop losses at $2.1 million and property losses at $625,000. |
Max. Precipitation: |
5.00 in. |
Severity: |
Major Storm |
Storm Center(s): |
Dallas Co., Dallas
Tarrant Co., Ft. Worth |
References: |
Rostvedt and others, 1972, p. 42 |
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