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Flash Flood — Knox, TX

May 7, 2023

A subtle/low-amplitude trough helped to trigger scattered strong to severe storms across western-north Texas/far southwest Oklahoma on the 7th. A few reports of damaging wind and large hail were noted. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across portions of Knox County, Texas lead to reports of flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1103449). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Knox, TX

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

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