Mar 14, 2007
A nearly-stationary upper-level low positioned over western Texas created an environment conducive to three distinct severe weather episodes over eastern Texas. Monday morning's (3/12) fast-moving squall line was initiated from a shortwave rounding the base of the upper low. Tuesday's (3/13) scattered convection was a second shortwave riding up from the west southwest around the still quasi-stationary upper low. Wednesday's (3/14) events stemmed from the upper-low moving eastward over the region
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 22244). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.