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Flash Flood — Swisher, TX

Apr 23, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms developed again on the afternoon of the 23rd in the absence of meaningful large scale forcing for ascent. Moisture in the lowest levels of the atmosphere continued to increase through the day resulting in a very unstable atmosphere by mid-afternoon. Veering of relatively weak winds through the atmospheric column resulted in organization of thunderstorms which were able to produce very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Reported hail was as large as 3.50 inches in diamete

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1242319). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Swisher, TX

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

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