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| Mukewater Creek Watershed |
| April 29 to May 1, 1956 |
| Rainfall began about 8:00 a.m. Apr. 29 and continued,
with varying intensity, for 30 hours. A gage in the upper end of the
watershed recorded 8.3 in. during 2.5 hours and 3.1 in. during 30
minutes. This gage recorded 10.09 in. of rain during the storm. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
There was no loss of life. Damage was estimated at $160,000. |
| Max. Precipitation: |
10.09 in. |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Coleman Co.
Brown Co. |
| References:
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Soil Conservation Service, 1956b |
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| Brown County |
| April 25, 1990 |
| As much as 16 in. of rain fell during a 24-hour period.
Brownwood Airport measured 16.05 in. Flooding was the worst in the
Brownwood area since 1954. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
About 1,300 people were evacuated from low-lying areas of Brown
County. Floods caused millions of dollars in damages. |
| Max. Precipitation: |
16.05 in. |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Brown Co., Brownwood |
| References:
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Paulson and others, 1993, p. 26 |
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