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Flash Flood — Guadalupe, TX

May 25, 2013

An upper level trough moved across Texas and combined with deep low moisture to produce heavy rain on consecutive days that produced flash flooding. The city of San Antonio was hit the hardest with portions of the city seeing significant flash flooding, flooded homes, and even a few fatalities. In addition, a few small tornadoes were reported.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 456192). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Guadalupe, TX

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

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