Sep 14, 2024
A very strong thunderstorm peaked in intensity as it crossed from Mexico into the Laredo area on the night of September 14th. This initial storm contained heavy rain rates and weas then followed by a few other storms in wake during the early morning hours of the 15th. This combination and the flash prone urban area lead to quick flooding on streets and water rescues. Frequent lightning impacted power lines and caused power outages across the city.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1217863). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Webb County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.