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Flash Flood — Limestone, TX

Oct 31, 2013

Significant flooding occurred in the south and southeastern counties when up to 11 of rain fell during the late evening and overnight hours. The flooding rains were caused by large scale lift occurring over a moist but cool boundary layer. Training of showers and thunderstorms occurred throughout the event.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 480229). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Limestone, TX

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

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