May 16, 2024
On the evening of May 16, a derecho moved into SE TX. This resulted in extensive wind damage across much of the Greater Houston area, including much of Downtown Houston. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to have reached over 100 mph. Additionally, the system produced two tornadoes and widespread flash flooding. Power outages resulting from the derecho lasted multiple days for hundreds of thousands of people.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1188062). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Walker County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.