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Flash Flood — Dallas, TX

Sep 8, 2010

The remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine moved through the western portions of north Texas dropping several inches of water in some locations and producing 8 tornadoes. Significant flash flooding occurred during the late evening hours of September 7th through September 8th. Up to 12 inches of rain fell across the area with the highest totals along the Interstate 35 corridor. Numerous high water rescues and evacuations were conducted across the region. On September 8th, an EF2 tornado moved through

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 260502). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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