Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in Texas, July 5 to 9, 2025

Name: Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in Texas, July 5 to 9, 2025
Start: 2025-07-05T08:10
End: 2025-07-09T00:00
Location: Texas

July 5 to 9, 2025 · NWS FWD · 29 events in 15 counties and zones

From the July 4th weekend into the early part of the following week, a weak upper trough lingered over North and Central Texas, triggering several days of scattered showers and thunderstorms. A saturated atmosphere combined with slow storm motions resulted in numerous flash flooding events throughout the region, particularly in Central Texas.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $343,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 29

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FWD wrote it up.

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 108 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:09 UTC.

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Event by event

26 flash flood, 3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Hamilton

When: July 5, 8:10 AM CST to 8:55 AM CST
Where: Hamilton County, 1.16 mi NE of Lanham to 3.69 mi W of Lanham
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.762, -97.936

County dispatch relayed a report of multiple spots of water over the road on FM 1602 in eastern Hamilton County.

Flash Flood, Hamilton

When: July 5, 3:14 PM CST to 5:30 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, 0.69 mi NNE of Lanham to 2.17 mi W of Lanham
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 31.760, -97.947

Dispatch reported that FM 1602 and Hwy 22 near Lanham had water over the road.

Flash Flood, Coryell

When: July 5, 4:15 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Coryell County, 0.94 mi ENE of Pancake to 1.05 mi ENE of Pancake
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.626, -97.786

Coryell County dispatch reported that the road was impassable due to flooding in the 6000 block of FM 217 near Turnersville.

Flash Flood, Hamilton

When: July 5, 4:40 PM CST to 7:30 PM CST
Where: Hamilton County, 2.38 mi SSW of Shive to 2.27 mi SSW of Shive
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.590, -98.250

County dispatch reported that County Road 513 near the intersection of County Road 518 south of Shive was impassible due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Bosque

When: July 6, 9:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Bosque County, 1.67 mi NW of Iredell to 1.3 mi WNW of Iredell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.998, -97.889

Emergency management reported that FM 216 north of Iredell was closed at 10 AM due to water over the road.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: July 6, 9:33 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, 5.37 mi NE of Godley to 4.49 mi NE of Godley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.506, -97.466

Emergency management reported that County Road 915 near the intersection of County Road 1014 northwest of Joshua was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Johnson

When: July 6, 9:37 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, 1.95 mi E of Godley to 2.77 mi ESE of Godley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.447, -97.497

A social media video indicated running water over County Road 906 east of Godley.

Flash Flood, Somervell

When: July 6, 10:04 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Somervell County, 2.63 mi SSE of Glen Rose to 3.39 mi S of Glen Rose
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.195, -97.732

The Somervell County Emergency Manager reported a vehicle stuck in high water on FM 202 southeast of Glen Rose.

Flash Flood, Bosque

When: July 6, 11:40 AM CST to 12:20 PM CST
Where: Bosque County, 0.69 mi N of Brazos Pt to 0.52 mi NW of Brazos Pt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.190, -97.620

Emergency management reported that FM 56 near Brazos Point was closed due to water over the road.

Flash Flood, Erath

When: July 6, 11:56 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Erath County, 1.35 mi W of Stephenville to 1.34 mi SW of Stephenville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.233, -98.223

Fire and rescue reported 2 water rescues in Stephenville, with evacuations underway in one neighborhood as of this report.

Flash Flood, Comanche

When: July 6, 1:50 PM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 2.72 mi ESE of Proctor Res to 3.33 mi SE of Proctor Res
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.030, -98.460

Comanche County Dispatch reported that County Road 434 near Proctor Lake (west of the town of Proctor) was impassible due to flood waters.

Flash Flood, Comanche

When: July 6, 2:43 PM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, 0.89 mi ENE of Vandyke to 1.8 mi ESE of Vandyke
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.973, -98.535

Comanche County Dispatch reported that County Road 420 was closed near Proctor Lake due to flood waters.

Flash Flood, Bell

When: July 7, 6:47 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Bell County, 2.97 mi W of Hood Afb to 3.01 mi NNW of (Grk)gray Aaf Ft Hoo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.126, -97.780

A news media article reported multiple roads closed in Killeen due to flooding. Streets included Stallion Drive, Tiger Lane, Woodrow Drive, Alleeta St, Bunny Trail, Tatonka Dr, Bachelor Button Blvd, Watercrest Road, and Willow Springs Road.

Flash Flood, Coryell

When: July 7, 7:15 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Coryell County, 3.61 mi SE of Topsey to 3.41 mi N of Copperas Cove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 31.190, -97.930

Amateur radio reported an area of impacted or closed roads due to high water between Copperas Cove and Pidcoke, including Cactus Lane at Wagon Wheel, West Avenue B from North 11th to Northern Dove Lane, and Summers Road at Ashley Drive.

Flash Flood, Coryell

When: July 7, 7:35 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Coryell County, 1.82 mi NE of Copperas Cove to 3.34 mi SE of Copperas Cove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.150, -97.900

Emergency management confirmed that multiple roads in Copperas Cove had become impassable due to flooding, with vehicles stranded on these roadways, primarily in residential areas on the north side of town.

Flash Flood, Lampasas

When: July 7, 8:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Lampasas County, 4.15 mi SSW of Rumley to 5.18 mi SSW of Rumley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.113, -98.091

Emergency management reported that County Road 3100 just west of Brooks Crossing was shut down due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Lampasas

When: July 7, 8:04 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Lampasas County, 3.01 mi NNE of Kempner to 2.08 mi N of Kempner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.120, -97.980

Emergency management reported that County Road 3300 was shut down near Kempner due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Coryell

When: July 7, 8:10 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Coryell County, 1.5 mi NNE of Copperas Cove to 1.2 mi N of Copperas Cove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.150, -97.910

A social media report indicated flooded roads near Lindsey Drive and Jesse Drive in Copperas Cove.

Flash Flood, Mills

When: July 7, 9:20 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where: Mills County, 2.57 mi N of Caradan to 0.66 mi NNW of Caradan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 31.587, -98.482

TXDOT reported that FM 575 was closed between FM 2005 and County Road 262 northwest of Goldthwaite due to flood waters.

Flash Flood, McLennan

When: July 7, 11:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where: McLennan County, 3.26 mi ESE of McGregor to 3.66 mi ESE of McGregor
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.410, -97.370

Emergency management reported a swift water rescue in the 1100 block of Indian Trail at a low water crossing, just southeast of McGregor.

Flash Flood, Milam

When: July 7, 4:30 PM CST to 5:30 PM CST
Where: Milam County, 1.4 mi W of Sauer to 1.8 mi SW of Sauer
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 30.851, -97.004

Law enforcement reported that County Road 218 southwest of Cameron was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Milam

When: July 7, 4:30 PM CST to 5:30 PM CST
Where: Milam County, 2.16 mi N of Ben Arnold to 1.7 mi NNE of Ben Arnold
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.001, -96.967

Law enforcement reported that County Road 134 located of north of Ben Arnold was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: July 8, 6:00 PM CST to 7:15 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.9 mi SE of Meaders to 0.83 mi WSW of University Park
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.870, -96.790

Broadcast media produced a video of vehicles stalled on north Dallas at West-Northwest Highway near Hillcrest due to about 6 inches of water on the road.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: July 8, 6:30 PM CST to 7:15 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.74 mi W of Mesquite to 1.11 mi WSW of Mesquite
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.770, -96.630

Emergency management reported that stranded motorists were extracted from flood waters near Military Parkway and Scyene Road in Mesquite.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tarrant

When: July 8, 6:45 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Tarrant County, 2.98 mi E of Arlington to 1.01 mi ESE of Arlington
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.736, -97.069

Arlington Emergency Management and social media photos showed tree damage across Arlington. Radar analysis indicated a downburst with winds of 50-60 mph occurred and caused the damage.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: July 8, 6:55 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, Irving to 1.38 mi WNW of Irving
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.820, -96.920

A trained spotter reported that flood waters were obstructing multiple lanes of Loop 12 in Irving.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: July 8, 7:03 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.15 mi NNW of Desoto
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.610, -96.860

Emergency management reported that a tree was blown over onto a home in DeSoto.

Flash Flood, Kaufman

When: July 8, 8:30 PM CST to July 9, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Kaufman County, Terrell to 0.77 mi ENE of Terrell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.730, -96.280

Emergency management reported roads inundated at and around High Street and Delphine Street in Terrell. At least one car had water up to the hood in the picture that was provided.

Thunderstorm Wind, Comanche

When: July 8, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Comanche County, Comanche Co Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 31.920, -98.600

The Automated Weather Observation System at Comanche Airport measured a wind gust of 58 MPH.

What these are

Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1283505, 1283506, 1283509, 1283511, 1284029, 1284030, 1284031, 1284032, 1284033, 1284034, 1284035, 1284036, 1284037, 1284039, 1284040, 1286020, 1286015, 1286010, 1286048, 1286032, 1286067, 1288400, 1286080, 1286073, 1286088, 1286074, 1286089, 1288421, 1286092.