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Flash Flood — Bexar, TX

Feb 4, 2010

An upper level low pressure over Mexico moved east across South Central Texas producing widespread rains of 1-3 inches over a 2 day period. Many roads and low water crossings were closed in and around San Antonio. One death occurred when a vehicle was swept off the road into Cibolo Creek on the Comal/Bexar county line.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 205181). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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