A slow moving upper level storm system combined with abundant low level moisture to produce widespread flooding across the Northwest Hill Country, Northern Edwards Plateau, and Heartland. Many roads became flooded and impassable, as up to 10 inches of rain fell in a 12 hour period.
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A slow moving upper level storm system combined with abundant low level moisture to produce widespread flooding across the Northwest Hill Country, Northern Edwards Plateau, and Heartland. Many roads became flooded and impassable, as up to 10 inches of rain fell in a 12 hour period. Tragically, one man was killed when he tried to cross a flooded low water crossing in Mason County.
The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 53 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 12:44 UTC.
10 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A series of slow moving thunderstorms produced 6 to 8 inches of rain across the county. Draws and creeks quickly became flooded, forcing the closure of most roads in the county.
A series of slow moving thunderstorms produced 6 to 8 inches of rain across the county. Draws and streams quickly became flooded and impassable, forcing the closure of most roads across the county.
Slow moving thunderstorms dropped 6 to 8 inches of rain across much of Kimble County. Creeks and draws quickly became flooded, forcing the closure of many roadways, including U.S. Highway 377 south of Junction.
A series of thunderstorms produced 6 to 8 inches of rain across much of the county, causing most creeks and streams to rise out of their banks. Most roadways across the county became flooded and impassable. Tragically, one man was killed during the evening of the 3rd when his truck was washed away at a low water crossing along Beaver Creek southeast of Mason.
Slow moving thunderstorms dropped up to 8 inches of rain across parts of McCulloch County, producing widespread flooding. Most roadways across the county were flooded and impassable. One woman had to be rescued from a creek when her car was washed off Farm Road 502 near Mercury. Several bridges were washed out, with heavy debris reported at low water crossings.
Slow moving thunderstorms dropped 8 to 10 inches of rain across most of Menard County, causing extensive flooding. At one point, every road in the county was reportedly flooded and impassable due to both flash flooding and flooding along the San Saba River.
Four to six inches of rain fell across parts of Brown County, producing extensive flash flooding. Several roads were flooded and impassable, including Farm Road 586 near Indian Creek.
A series of thunderstorms produced 6 to 8 inches of rain across much of San Saba County, causing most of the creeks and streams in the county to flood. Many roads throughout the county were flooded and impassable, including Farm Roads 45, 500, 502, 765, and 2927. After the flash flooding had subsided, extensive flooding along both the Colorado and San Saba Rivers would follow.
Two to four inches of rain fell across the eastern sections of the county, causing normally dry draws to fill with swiftly flowing water. High water forced the closure of several roads, including Ranch Road 1973 south of Ozona.
Two to four inches of rain caused several creeks to climb out of their banks. High water forced the closure of several roads, including roads along Elm Creek just north of Ballinger.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood, Mason | 2000-11-03 | 79 | Male | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Direct |
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