Jul 4, 2025
Devastating and historic flash flooding occurred in northern and northeast portions of the Northwest Hill Country on July 4th with damage to many roads and houses. The combination of abundant tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry and a weak upper level storm system, led to very slow moving or stationary thunderstorms producing very heavy and efficient rainfall. The heaviest rainfall amounts were 10 to 16 inches with localized rainfall totals of near 25 inches in
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1283032). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mason County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.