Report Title: Major and Catastrophic Storms and Floods in Texas     
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Northwest Texas
May 13 to 19, 1951
Heavy thunderstorms May 13-19 produced floods of unusual magnitude on a wide area in western Oklahoma and northwestern Texas. In Texas, Palo Duro Creek Basin, a tributary of Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River northwest of Hereford, had 11 in. of rain. The maximum recorded rainfall was 15 in. at Conway, east of Amarillo.
Deaths and Damage:   Five persons lost their lives in flood waters, and estimated damage exceeded $2 million.
Max. Precipitation:   15.00 in.
Severity:   Major Storm
Storm Center(s):   Potter Co., Conway
Randall Co.
References:   Wells, 1954

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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.
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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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.
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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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
May 26 to 27, 1978
Rainfall during the period averaged 4-10 in. on the High Plains. A 10-in. rain during 90 minutes sent a 12-ft wall of water surging through scenic Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Flooding also was widespread in other areas of Randall County.
Deaths and Damage:   Four people drowned, and $8-10 million in damage resulted.
Max. Precipitation:   10.00 in.
Severity:   Major Storm
Storm Center(s):   Randall Co., Palo Duro Canyon State Park
References:   Bomar, 1979, p. 7; U.S. Geological Survey, unpub. data

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