A slow moving upper level storm system combined with abundant moisture to create torrential rainfall across much of West Central Texas. Rain totals of 3 to 6 inches were common across the Northwest Hill Country, Northern Edwards Plateau, and the Concho Valley.
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A slow moving upper level storm system combined with abundant moisture to create torrential rainfall across much of West Central Texas. Rain totals of 3 to 6 inches were common across the Northwest Hill Country, Northern Edwards Plateau, and the Concho Valley. Many roadways became flooded and impassable, occasionally stranding motorists on the highpoints between flooded low water crossings.
The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 121 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:27 UTC.
11 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Highway 377 was closed due to high water, as thunderstorms dumped 3 to 5 inches of rain across parts of Kimble County. Several residents along the South Llano River were evacuated as the river climbed out of its banks.
A series of thunderstorms moved slowly northward across the county, producing 4 to 6 inches of rain. Flooding was widespread, with many roads flooded and impassable. Several vehicles were reported trapped between flooded draws along Highway 189 in southwest Sutton County.
A series of thunderstorms dropped 4 to 6 inches of rain across parts of Crockett County. Many roads across the county were closed due to high water, including Highway 163 and County Roads 1691, 405, and 406.
Thunderstorms moving slowly northward across Mason County produced 3 to 5 inches of rain. Roads across the county were flooded and impassable, including Ranch Road 1871 where 3 feet of water covered the roadway at Whites Crossing.
Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3 to 5 inches of rain across McCulloch County. Roads became flooded and impassable, including Ranch Roads 1311 and 714.
Thunderstorms dropped 3 to 5 inches of rain across the northwest sections of San Saba County. Several roads were reported flooded, while water entered a house in Richland Springs.
Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3 to 5 inches of rain along the Brown and Mills County line. Ranch Road 45 was closed due to high water.
An area of slow moving thunderstorms produced 3 to 5 inches of rain across the central and western sections of Irion County. Low water crossings across the county became flooded and impassable when Spring Creek began to climb out of its banks.
Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3 to 5 inches of rain across the central and western sections of Coke County. Several roads were flooded and impassable, including Highway 208 south of Robert Lee. Three feet of water covered the roadway.
Highway 87 northwest of San Angelo was closed due to high water, when 3 to 5 inches of rain fell during slow moving thunderstorms.
Slow moving thunderstorms dropped 2 to 4 inches of rain across Abilene, causing extensive street flooding across the city.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5158625, 5158947, 5158626, 5158948, 5158949, 5158950, 5158951, 5158952, 5157483, 5157484, 5157485.