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Flash Flood — Leon, TX

May 20, 2011

Scattered thunderstorms developed across North Texas and primarily produced hail that was less than golfball sized in diameter. There were a couple of reported microbursts as well. Training thunderstorms led to heavy rainfall and isolated reports of flash flooding during the evening hours.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 311959). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Leon, TX

This event is one of many recorded floods in Leon County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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