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Flash Flood — Kaufman, TX

Jul 8, 2025

From the July 4th weekend into the early part of the following week, a weak upper trough lingered over North and Central Texas, triggering several days of scattered showers and thunderstorms. A saturated atmosphere combined with slow storm motions resulted in numerous flash flooding events throughout the region, particularly in Central Texas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1288421). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Kaufman, TX

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

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