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Flash Flood — Harris, TX

Jan 9, 2022

Scattered thunderstorms associated with the approach of an offshore low pressure system produced several tornadoes on the evening of January 8 and the early morning of January 9. These tornadoes resulted in several instances of property and tree damage across the Greater Houston Area. Some non-tornadic storms also produced strong, damaging wind gusts. Later, heavy rainfall associated with continuing thunderstorm activity resulted in flash flooding across the Houston Metro.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1004356). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Harris, TX

This event is one of many recorded floods in Harris County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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