Texas Storms in Kinney County Select Another County 4 storms         Image Gallery Click on thumbnails for larger image 1.   South Texas May 27, 1880 This storm caused the largest flood ever known in Brackettville; it inundated all of the city except parts of two hills. Deaths and Damage:   More than 20 people drowned. Max. Precipitation:   Unknown Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Kinney Co., Brackettville References:   Dalrymple and others, 1937 no images available 2.   Rio Grande Basin November 1881 This storm caused the highest flood on the Rio Grande since 1848 and disastrous damage in Brackettville, Brownsville, and Matamoras. Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   Unknown Severity:   Major Storm Storm Center(s):   Kinney Co., Brackettville Cameron Co., Brownsville References:   Dalrymple and others, 1937 no images available 3.   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 4.   South-Central Texas May 29 to June 13, 1987 Two weeks of intense rainfall in south-central Texas caused flooding in the Medina, Colorado, Guadalupe, and San Antonio River Basins. read more... Deaths and Damage:   Unknown Max. Precipitation:   10.00 in. Severity:   Catastrophic Storm Center(s):   Kinney Co., Brackettville References:   John Patton, National Weather Service, written commun., 1999 no images available