May 3, 2009
A long-lived line of severe thunderstorms, called a derecho, developed over central Texas early on May 3, 2009, before moving rapidly eastward across southeast Texas during the morning. Additional strong to severe thunderstorms developed in the wake of the initial derecho across the region into the afternoon hours. Several reports of damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding were received.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 173894). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jasper County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.