Flash Flooding and Flood in Texas, May 26 to 27, 2026

Name: Flash Flooding and Flood in Texas, May 26 to 27, 2026
Start: 2026-05-26T23:57
End: 2026-05-27T09:00
Location: Texas

May 26 to 27, 2026 · NWS CRP · 16 events in 5 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 16

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 CRP wrote it up.

Based on SPC outlooks, mesoscale discussions, and local forecasts, the severe wind event during the early morning hours of May 27, 2026, was the result of a well-organized mesoscale convective system (MCS) that evolved from thunderstorms developing across West Texas on May 26. A weak but progressive mid-level shortwave trough moved eastward across Texas while a deepening surface low near the Big Bend maintained rich Gulf moisture with dewpoints in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Daytime heating combined with steep mid-level lapse rates produced moderate to strong instability, with MLCAPE generally ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 J/kg. Initial discrete supercells merged into a larger convective complex. As the storms organized into a line and interacted with additional convection over northern Mexico, a robust cold pool developed and strengthened. SPC discussions highlighted the formation of a rear-inflow jet and a bowing MCS, both classic indicators of an increasing damaging wind threat. By evening and overnight, the system was moving east-southeast into South Texas along an instability gradient, supported by 35-40 kt of deep-layer shear and abundant moisture. We noted that the reinforcing cold pool, strong nocturnal instability near 2,500 J/kg, and progressive MCS structure would make damaging winds the primary hazard. As the line approached the Coastal Plains and Middle Texas Coast during the predawn hours of May 27, SPC identified a corridor favorable for 60-70 mph wind gusts, with gust-front-orthogonal shear, a well-established cold pool, and forward-propagating storm clusters allowing the severe wind threat to persist all the way to the coast. Flash flooding also occurred with this system.

What forecasters said that day

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 Corpus Christi, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 26, 7:35 PM CST, 4 hours 22 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 828 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026 -Line of thunderstorms likely to impact portions of the area tonight into early Wednesday morning. -Slight risk of flash flooding tonight through Wednesday morning for the northern 2/3rds of the area. Medium chance of minor to locally moderate river flooding primarily for northern rivers/streams. -Marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail tonight into early Wednesday morning.

Area forecast discussion, May 26, 7:35 PM CST, 4 hours 22 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
835 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...New UPDATE...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 828 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for all of South
Texas until 6AM. Threats expected will be damaging winds (60+
mph) and large to very large hail (1 to 2+ inches). A line of
storms is currently located around La Salle and Webb counties, and
will continue to track east. An isolated tornado or two cannot be
ruled out. The area is still in a Marginal to Slight risk for
excessive rainfall. Given the anteceding conditions an increased
risk for flash flooding will exist as these storms move through.
Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and plan
accordingly.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 828 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

-Line of thunderstorms likely to impact portions of the area tonight
into early Wednesday morning.

-Slight risk of flash flooding tonight through Wednesday morning
 for the northern 2/3rds of the area. Medium chance of minor to
 locally moderate river flooding primarily for northern
 rivers/streams.

-Marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms capable of
 strong winds and large hail tonight into early Wednesday morning.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 122 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

After a brief respite from widespread convection, our focus once
again turns to an MCS which will likely impact portions of South
Texas tonight into Wednesday morning. As of noon, this MCS was
already in its formative stages over West Texas, being fueled by a
potent shortwave ejecting through the base of a negatively-tilted
trough over the western US. The general consensus among guidance is
that this activity will continue to grow upscale through the
afternoon with the southern portion of it likely merging with
discrete convection developing this afternoon over the Sierra Madre
Oriental. This interaction looks to further reinforce the composite
cold pool as it progresses south through the Hill country and
eventually towards our area tonight.

As has been typical in this active late spring pattern, there is a
lot of "noise" in the CAMs regarding the track/timing of the
aforementioned MCS. Focusing on the portion of the 12Z guidance
suite which at least initialized the ongoing West Texas convection
fairly well, the 03Z to 12Z time frame looks to be the main period
of concern for our area. A quicker "melding" of the cold pool with
the Mexican convection would favor a faster solution like the HRRR
which has convection enter northern portions of the area by 03Z and
clear the coast by 09-10Z. A slower interaction (as depicted by the
NamNest) would keep storms around through 12-13Z. Given this complex
interaction with the Mexican convection, I would take the forecast
hourly PoPs tonight with a grain of salt. Although the progged
trajectory of the MCS would favor the northern tier of counties for
the highest rain chances/amounts, the instability gradient will
be oriented towards the SE which may result in storms tracking
further south than depicted by CAMs (consequently brought likely
PoPs due to the southern border) .

Given the robust cold pool, and adequate nocturnal instability
(MLCAPE ~2500 J/kg) strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main
convective hazard. Mid-lvl lapse rates are steep enough that
wouldn't rule out a hail threat, but this would be dependent upon
if more embedded discrete elements could maintain themselves
within the larger complex. Hydro remains a prominent concern, as
some of the max QPF signals in the 12Z guidance suite are in the
4-6 inch range, while 3 hour FFG is generally only around 3-3.5
inches. Elected not to issue a Flood Watch at this time, due to
the expectation that the system will be progressive enough to
limit most totals to the 1-3 inch range. That being said, trends
will need to be monitored as any hint of slower progression or
convective redevelopment along the southern flank of the cold pool
may warrant a short-fused watch issuance.

Expect the atmosphere will be sufficiently "worked over" behind the
AM MCS, to limit convective potential Wednesday afternoon, although
will retain 20-30% PoPs as lingering moisture could support isolated
showers and storms along the sea breeze. Mid-lvl ridging will begin
to build over the area Thursday/Friday supporting generally warmer
and drier conditions for the late week period. The ridge will break
down heading into the weekend, opening the door for convectively-
enhanced shortwaves and associated storms to progress into the area
from the west. Right now there is not a strong enough signal for any
particular disturbance to justify PoPs over about 30-40%, but this
can be refined in future forecast packages.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 625 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

Continued concerns for tonight will be showers and thunderstorms
through Wednesday morning. The timing for activity has come more
into range this cycle for convective related impacts. LRD and COT
will begin to see activity with the next few hours and conditions
will spread from west to east through Wednesday morning.
Conditions will begin to improve late Wednesday morning. Winds
will be erratic and gusty in nature at times in the presence of
thunderstorms.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 122 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

Moderate to fresh E-SE winds will prevail today through Wednesday.
Light to gentle SE winds will then prevail Thursday through
Saturday. There is a high (60-70%) chance of thunderstorms late
tonight into Wednesday morning bringing periods of gusty and
erratic winds and locally elevated seas.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Corpus Christi    71  85  75  88 /  60  70  20  10
Victoria          69  83  71  88 /  70  70  30  30
Laredo            70  90  73  92 /  60  20  10  10
Alice             70  86  72  88 /  60  60  20  20
Rockport          73  87  77  89 /  70  70  30  10
Cotulla           69  88  72  90 /  70  40  20  10
Kingsville        71  85  73  88 /  60  60  20  20
Navy Corpus       74  85  78  87 /  60  60  30  10

&&

.CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
GM...None.
&&

UPDATE...NP/92
DISCUSSION...NC/91
AVIATION...NP/92

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 26, 10:11 PM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1111 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

TXZ230>233-240-241-244-270515-
Live Oak TX-Jim Wells TX-Inland San Patricio TX-McMullen TX-Bee TX-
Duval TX-Goliad TX-
1111 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN DUVAL...NORTHWESTERN
SAN PATRICIO...EASTERN MCMULLEN...NORTHWESTERN GOLIAD...NORTHERN JIM
WELLS...LIVE OAK AND BEE COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 AM CDT...

At 1111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Three Rivers to near
Simmons to near Seven Sisters. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Beeville, Mathis, George West, Three Rivers, Choke Canyon, Skidmore,
Orange Grove, Lake City, Midway, River Creek Acres, Tynan, Calliham,
Sandia, Annarose, Argenta, Karon, Rancho De La Parita, Mount Lucas,
Normanna, and Pawnee.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 37 between mile markers 31 and 83.
 US Highway 281 between mile markers 618 and 662.
 US Highway 181 between mile markers 572 and 606.
 US Highway 59 between mile markers 684 and 756.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2881 9756 2821 9765 2800 9779 2787 9795
      2802 9866 2864 9846 2864 9834 2861 9833
      2867 9826 2867 9816 2871 9802 2869 9800
      2872 9792 2867 9778
TIME...MOT...LOC 0411Z 283DEG 31KT 2855 9818 2835 9822 2807 9860

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

NMP

Special weather statement, May 26, 10:16 PM CST, 1 hour 41 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1116 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

TXZ239-270445-
Webb TX-
1116 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL WEBB COUNTY THROUGH 1145
PM CDT...

At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Botines, or 17 miles north of Laredo, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Las Tiendas, Callaghan, and Botines.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 35 between mile markers 15 and 30.
 US Highway 83 between mile markers 682 and 698.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2769 9956 2784 9968 2805 9949 2773 9922
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 252DEG 15KT 2780 9951

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

NMP

Special weather statement, May 26, 10:30 PM CST, 1 hour 27 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1130 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

TXZ239-240-270515-
Webb TX-Duval TX-
1130 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN DUVAL AND EAST
CENTRAL WEBB COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 AM CDT...

At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northeast of Ranchitos Las Lomas, or 25 miles west of Freer,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Ranchitos Las Lomas.

This includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 770 and 810.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2761 9923 2794 9905 2792 9865 2750 9872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 271DEG 20KT 2774 9901

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

NMP

Special weather statement, May 26, 10:58 PM CST, 59 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1158 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

TXZ231>234-240-241-243-244-246-344-346-270600-
Live Oak TX-Jim Wells TX-Inland Nueces TX-Inland San Patricio TX-
Victoria TX-Coastal Refugio TX-Coastal San Patricio TX-Bee TX-
Inland Refugio TX-Duval TX-Goliad TX-
1158 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN DUVAL...NORTHWESTERN
NUECES...SAN PATRICIO...SOUTHWESTERN VICTORIA...GOLIAD...NORTHERN JIM
WELLS...REFUGIO...LIVE OAK AND BEE COUNTIES THROUGH 100 AM CDT...

At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charco to Berclair to
near Skidmore. Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Beeville, Sinton, Mathis, Taft, Refugio, George West, Goliad,
Woodsboro, McFaddin, Skidmore, Fannin, Odem, Orange Grove, St. Paul,
Lake City, San Patricio, Bayside, Midway, Quintana, and Tynan.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 37 between mile markers 17 and 69.
 US Highway 281 between mile markers 624 and 666.
 US Highway 181 between mile markers 572 and 636.
 US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 668.
 US Highway 59 between mile markers 642 and 740.
 US Highway 77 between mile markers 580 and 658.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2869 9695 2807 9721 2806 9724 2807 9725
      2803 9723 2794 9727 2783 9816 2817 9834
      2832 9829 2871 9795 2872 9792 2869 9786
      2867 9778 2892 9742 2887 9730 2895 9720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0458Z 254DEG 34KT 2869 9767 2854 9760 2831 9771

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

NMP

Special weather statement, May 26, 11:14 PM CST, 43 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1214 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

TXZ233-234-270545-
Victoria TX-Goliad TX-
1214 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT VICTORIA AND NORTHEASTERN GOLIAD
COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 AM CDT...

At 1214 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Yoakum
to near Thomaston to Weesatche. Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Victoria, Guadalupe, Fordtran, Victoria Colony Creek Country Club,
Schroeder, Dacosta, Ander, Wood Hi, Mission Valley, Victoria Detar
Hospital North, Weesatche, Weser, Nursery, Victoria Riverside Park,
Victoria College, Victoria Mall, Saxet Lakes, Brentwood Subdivision,
Inez, and Salem.

This includes the following highways...
 US Highway 183 between mile markers 626 and 630.
 US Highway 59 between mile markers 624 and 646.
 US Highway 77 between mile markers 560 and 586.
 US Highway 87 between mile markers 798 and 822.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2906 9694 2902 9683 2892 9679 2889 9673
      2885 9670 2883 9672 2881 9671 2874 9673
      2869 9695 2886 9751 2892 9742 2890 9734
      2887 9730 2910 9698
TIME...MOT...LOC 0514Z 260DEG 33KT 2922 9705 2903 9716 2886 9745

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

NMP

Special weather statement, May 26, 11:56 PM CST, 1 minute before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1256 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

TXZ233-234-246-247-346-347-270630-
Coastal Calhoun TX-Inland Calhoun TX-Victoria TX-Coastal Refugio TX-
Inland Refugio TX-Goliad TX-
1256 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN CALHOUN...VICTORIA...
NORTHEASTERN GOLIAD AND NORTHEASTERN REFUGIO COUNTIES THROUGH 130 AM
CDT...

At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Oak Village to
Bloomington to 7 miles northeast of Quintana. Movement was east at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Victoria, Port Lavaca, McFaddin, Guadalupe, Fannin, Point Comfort,
Victoria Colony Creek Country Club, Nursery, Long Mott, Victoria
Riverside Park, Victoria College, Victoria Mall, Saxet Lakes, Green
Lake, Brentwood Subdivision, Inez, Salem, Telferner, Tivoli, and
Downtown Victoria.

This includes the following highways...
 US Highway 59 between mile markers 624 and 658.
 US Highway 77 between mile markers 560 and 614.
 US Highway 87 between mile markers 798 and 840.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central and south Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 2834 9700 2837 9722 2858 9729 2887 9730
      2910 9698 2902 9683 2892 9679 2885 9670
      2882 9672 2867 9664 2870 9657 2870 9643
      2872 9641 2864 9641 2863 9637 2866 9636
      2867 9639 2868 9633 2867 9632 2864 9632
TIME...MOT...LOC 0556Z 254DEG 41KT 2868 9711 2865 9688 2845 9708

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

NMP

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8 flash flood, 7 thunderstorm wind, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jim Wells

When: May 26, 11:57 PM CST
Where: Jim Wells County, 2.81 mi WSW of Alice
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.730, -98.120

Debris reported in the road near CR 248 and CR 1353.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jim Wells

When: May 27, 12:07 AM CST
Where: Jim Wells County, 4.28 mi W of Ben Bolt
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.650, -98.150

Large Trees reported down near CR 1767 and CR 440.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jim Wells

When: May 27, 12:24 AM CST
Where: Jim Wells County, 1.22 mi E of Orange Grove Naf
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 27.900, -98.050

AWOS station KNOG in Orange Grove measured gusts up to 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nueces

When: May 27, 12:49 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 0.92 mi NW of Petronila
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 27.680, -97.640

Public weather station measured gusts up to 66 mph.

Flash Flood, Nueces

When: May 27, 1:29 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 2.54 mi ENE of (Crp)corpus Christi to 2.52 mi W of Corpus Christi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.786, -97.463

Vehicles reported stranded in flood waters near I-37 and McBride Lane.

Flash Flood, Nueces

When: May 27, 1:29 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 2.77 mi NE of (Crp)corpus Christi to 2.63 mi NE of (Crp)corpus Christi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.800, -97.470

Vehicles reported stranded in flood waters near Leopard and North Padre Island drive.

Flash Flood, Nueces

When: May 27, 1:38 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 1.96 mi WNW of Corpus Christi to 1.9 mi WNW of Corpus Christi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.790, -97.450

Vehicles reported stranded in flood waters near Agnes and Navigation.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webb

When: May 27, 2:41 AM CST
Where: Webb County, 0.69 mi N of (Lrd)laredo Intl Arp
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 27.550, -99.460

Measured gusts up to 58 mph by the KLRD AWOS.

Flash Flood, Nueces

When: May 27, 2:45 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 1.22 mi E of Violet to 1.6 mi ENE of (Crp)corpus Christi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 27.780, -97.580

Left lane of Texas Highway 44 closed due to water over the road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nueces

When: May 27, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 0.92 mi NW of (Crp)corpus Christi
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 27.780, -97.510

KCRP at the Corpus Christi International Airport measured gusts up to 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nueces

When: May 27, 5:39 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 0.92 mi NW of Petronila
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 27.680, -97.640

Public weather station measured gusts up to 62 mph.

Flash Flood, Nueces

When: May 27, 6:40 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 3.06 mi W of Cabaniss Naf to 3.07 mi WSW of Cabaniss Naf
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 27.700, -97.480

Reports of water covering the road, making the roadway impassable.

Flash Flood, Nueces

When: May 27, 6:45 AM CST
Where: Nueces County, 2.77 mi NE of (Crp)corpus Christi to 2.1 mi NW of Corpus Christi
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 27.800, -97.470

TxDOT camera showed water covering roadway, impacting traffic. Vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood, San Patricio

When: May 27, 6:50 AM CST
Where: San Patricio County, 3.91 mi SSW of St Paul to 4.32 mi WNW of Sinton Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 28.050, -97.600

Water reported over roadway on SH-188 from DriveTexas.

Flash Flood, San Patricio

When: May 27, 6:50 AM CST
Where: San Patricio County, 0.92 mi SE of Mathis to 1.67 mi ESE of Mathis
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 28.090, -97.820

Water covering roadway with main roads closed. Reported on DriveTexas.

Flood, Calhoun

When: May 27, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Calhoun County, 0.42 mi ESE of Port O'Connor to 0.38 mi E of Port O'Connor
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 28.449, -96.403

Pictures sent in of several roads inundated with about 1 foot of water on Main Street. Water up to the foundations of some buildings in Port O'Connor.

What these are

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.
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.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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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 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1332541, 1332542, 1332543, 1332544, 1332548, 1332551, 1332552, 1332553, 1332554, 1332555, 1332556, 1332557, 1332558, 1332559, 1332560, 1332561.