Devastating and historic flash flooding occurred in northern and northeast portions of the Northwest Hill Country on July 4th with damage to many roads and houses. The combination of abundant tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry and a weak upper level storm system, led to very slow moving or stationary thunderstorms producing very heavy and efficient rainfall.
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Devastating and historic flash flooding occurred in northern and northeast portions of the Northwest Hill Country on July 4th with damage to many roads and houses. The combination of abundant tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry and a weak upper level storm system, led to very slow moving or stationary thunderstorms producing very heavy and efficient rainfall. The heaviest rainfall amounts were 10 to 16 inches with localized rainfall totals of near 25 inches in northwest portions of Mason County.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS San Angelo, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 4, 1:16 AM CST, 29 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Angelo TX 216 AM CDT Fri Jul 4 2025 ...New SHORT TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... - A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for much of West Central Texas along and south of i-20 until 7 PM this evening. However, the western Concho Valley and Northern Edwards Plateau is not in the watch. Heavy rainfall is possible with the stronger cells, which may result in localized flooding. - Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend, with temperatures trending warmer. && .SHORT TERM... (Today and tonight) Issued at 212 AM CDT Fri Jul 4 2025 The WV imagery early this morning is showing a slow moving/weak disturbance across our area. Also, PW values are around record values(2.2 to 2.4 inches) and deep moisture flux convergence over the Heartland. For hydro warning purposes have a few Flash Flood Warnings going for the Concho Valley and Heartland. The bottom line, the near storm environment supports heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Will see a repeat today across mainly the eastern half of the area where medium chances of rain exist. A few thunderstorms are possible and the highest chance of flash flooding due to high rainfall rates with any thunderstorms. The tropical environment(very high PW values) is primed for heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding. Have extended the Flood Watch until 7 PM this evening. However, have removed the western 1/3 of the Concho Valley and Northern Edwards Plateau as the threat has pretty much ended for this area. Keep up with the latest weather information and have many ways to receive warnings. The weather looks more quiet for tonight with only a few showers possible. && .LONG TERM... (Saturday through Thursday) Issued at 1221 AM CDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Rain chances will gradually decrease across West Central Texas through the weekend, as the upper-level ridge shifts back westward and winds aloft begin switching to a more drier northerly flow pattern. Isolated or widely scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly diurnally driven, will still be possible this weekend. With less cloud cover, afternoon high temperatures will be warmer than what our area is currently seeing, but still slightly below normal for July. Expect highs to be mostly in the mid 80s to mid 90s this weekend, with continued humid conditions. Drier and Warmer temperatures are expected to kick off the work week next week, as the upper-level high continues to build across the area and center over the Four Corners area on Tuesday. Our area will be on its eastern periphery of this system, but will heavily influence the forecast for the area through much of next week. Expect afternoon highs to start off in the lower to mid 90s in the early to middle parts of the week, and then climb into the mid 90s and into the triple digits by the end of the week. Little to no rain chances are expected for much of next week. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1218 AM CDT Fri Jul 4 2025 Expect MVFR/IFR ceilings through Friday morning at the terminals. The ceiling will rise to mainly low end VFR by Friday afternoon. Also, scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms are expected mainly east of an Abilene to San Angelo to Junction line. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Abilene 83 72 88 72 / 60 10 30 20 San Angelo 86 71 90 72 / 60 10 20 10 Junction 82 70 87 70 / 70 20 30 10 Brownwood 80 72 85 71 / 70 20 30 20 Sweetwater 88 72 92 72 / 50 10 20 10 Ozona 85 70 89 70 / 40 20 10 10 Brady 80 70 84 70 / 70 20 30 20 && .SJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through this evening for Brown-Callahan-Coke-Coleman- Concho-Kimble-Mason-McCulloch-Menard-Nolan-Runnels-San Saba- Taylor-Tom Green. && SHORT TERM...21 LONG TERM....TP AVIATION...21
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1057 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
TXZ155-040500-
San Saba TX-
1057 PM CDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SAN SABA COUNTY THROUGH MIDNIGHT
CDT...
At 1057 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Richland Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
San Saba, Richland Springs, Algerita, Cherokee, Skeeterville,
Chappel, Sloan, Hall, Harkeyville, Locker, Spring Creek, and Us-
190 Near The San Saba-Lampasas County Line.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3092 9905 3136 9909 3144 9887 3141 9885
3141 9878 3137 9876 3143 9873 3141 9869
3134 9870 3137 9866 3132 9864 3132 9859
3127 9863 3126 9858 3116 9850 3112 9855
3109 9852 3112 9848 3096 9845 3093 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 0357Z 241DEG 11KT 3125 9890
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPHThe San Angelo radar (KSJT), 111 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:46 UTC.
9 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
The City of Brady Fire Department Rescue Team called to report that they are rescuing people out of flooded homes and people trapped in vehicles due to the flood waters.
Law enforcement reported that the town of Streeter was flooded. The time of the report was estimated by radar.
San Saba Sheriff County dispatch reported that there was a flooded low water crossing along County Road 362 near Dry Creek where the fire department was not able to drive through in order to respond to a house fire.
Public reported that several homes were flooded in the City of Brady.
Law enforcement reported that most of the low water crossings and county roads across Menard County were flooded. In addition, there were several water rescues being conducted. Time is estimated by radar.
Law enforcement reported that US Highway 87 was flooded near Dry Prong Road, north of the city of Mason. Time was estimated by radar.
Law enforcement reported that there were several high water rescues including a boat rescuing people from a mobile home as well as rescuing a motorist trapped in a tree escaping the flood waters. Also, several low water crossings were flooded. Time is estimated by radar.
Law enforcement reported that the split at State Highway 29 and US Highway 377 was flooded, west-northwest of the city of Mason. Time was estimated by radar.
Law enforcement reported that a low water crossing along James River Road was flooded. Time is estimated by radar.
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