Report Title: Major and Catastrophic Storms and Floods in Texas     
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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.
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:   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.
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:   Paulson and others, 1993, p. 26

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