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Flash Flood — Tom Green, TX

Jul 4, 2025

Devastating and historic flash flooding occurred in northern and northeast portions of San Angelo, with numerous water rescues, many streets and houses completely flooded, and 1 fatality. 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 in northern San Angelo where

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1288511). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Tom Green, TX

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