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Flood — Robertson, TX

Apr 28, 2009

Prolonged rain on this day resulted in significant flooding in Freestone, Limestone, and Navarro counties. Numerous roads and bridges were heavily damaged requiring millions of dollars in repair. Isolated severe storms developed in the afternoon with a brief tornado touchdown in Robertson County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 165269). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Robertson, TX

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