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| South Texas |
| August 14, 1880 |
| Extremely heavy rains rendered all streams impassable
between San Antonio and the Rio Grande. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
| Max. Precipitation: |
Unknown |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Bexar Co., San Antonio |
| References:
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Dalrymple and others, 1937 |
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| 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. |
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| 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:
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Breeding, 1947, 1948a; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub.
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| 3. |
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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:
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Rostvedt and others, 1970b, p. 15 |
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| 4. |
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| South-Central Texas |
| January 18 to 24, 1968 |
| During Jan. 18-21, heavy rains of 10 in. or more caused
flooding from San Antonio southward to the Gulf Coast. Flooding principally
was on the Guadalupe and Nueces Rivers and their tributaries. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
Flooding in San Antonio caused five deaths and property damage
estimated at $4 million. |
| Max. Precipitation: |
10.00 in. |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Bexar Co., San Antonio |
| References:
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Rostvedt and others, 1972, p. 9 |
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| 5. |
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| South Texas |
| September 15, 1983 |
| Flash floods in several parts of South Texas resulted
in 3-7 in. or more of rain Sept. 18-19. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
Flooding was widespread in Bexar County, where one person was killed.
In the Houston area, three people drowned during the widespread flooding. |
| Max. Precipitation: |
Unknown |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Bexar Co., San Antonio
Harris Co., Houston |
| References:
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Dallas Morning News, 1999 |
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| 6. |
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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:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1986, p. 13 |
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| 7. |
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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:
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None |
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