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| 1. |
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| East Texas |
| August 8 to 11, 1912 |
| Unusually heavy rain fell in Upshur and Harrison
Counties. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
Unknown |
| Max. Precipitation: |
13.25 in. |
| Severity: |
Major Storm |
| Storm Center(s): |
Gregg Co., Longview
Harrison Co.
Upshur Co. |
| References:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, unpub. data |
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| 2. |
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| Northeast Texas |
| April 22 to 29, 1966 |
| The storm produced 20-26 in. of rain in parts of
Wood, Smith, Harris, Upshur, Gregg, Marion, and Harrison Counties
during the 8-day period Apr. 22-29. Most of the rain fell during
a 72-hour period Apr. 22-25. The heaviest rains were centered
over the Gilmer-Harleton area. At Gladewater, 22.74 in. fell
during 60 hours. |
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| Deaths and Damage: |
At least 25 persons lost their lives in the flood. Total
damage was estimated at $12 million. |
| Max. Precipitation: |
22.74 in. |
| Severity: |
Catastrophic |
| Storm Center(s): |
Upshur Co., Gilmer |
| References:
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Rostvedt and others, 1971, p. 25-26 |
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