After coming ashore along the South Texas Coast, the remnants of Tropical Storm Charley moved into the Northwest Hill Country during the morning of the 23rd. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across Southern Kimble and northern Edwards County forced the Llano River and its smaller tributaries quickly out of their banks.
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After coming ashore along the South Texas Coast, the remnants of Tropical Storm Charley moved into the Northwest Hill Country during the morning of the 23rd. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across Southern Kimble and northern Edwards County forced the Llano River and its smaller tributaries quickly out of their banks. The Llano River near Telegraph was reported over 1/4 mile wide, with low water crossings and bridges reported and flooded and impassable downstream to the Mason County line.
The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 121 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:00 UTC.
2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy rains forced the South Llano River out of its banks, with the river reported 1/4 mile wide near Telegraph. The bridge at Hooks Crossing was closed.
The flood waters continued through much of Kimble County, closing numerous roads including Highway 377 and Farm Road 2169.
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