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Flood — Live Oak, TX

Aug 21, 2022

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Very heavy rainfall occurred over Webb and Duval Counties associated with a tropical low pressure system on the 15th and 16th. Flood wave that originated in San Casamiro Creek in Webb County flowed into the Nueces River, Major river flooding occurred from southeast La Salle County through McMullen County to Live Oak County from the 17th through the 24th.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1055720). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Live Oak, TX

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

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