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Flash Flood — Concho, TX

May 4, 2024

A favorable weather pattern for widespread severe weather was in place across west central Texas during early May. There was an upper level southwest flow and a sharp dryline in the area. Also, extreme instability was present along with strong vertical wind shear during the late afternoon and evening hours. A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in Crockett County. Also, severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1185216). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Concho, TX

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

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