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Flash Flood — Scurry, TX

Mar 22, 2000

Scurry County was on the north end of the extreme rains over the area. More than 6" of rain fell over southern parts of the county. One man was swept off Pleasant Hill Rd., but was able to escape the flood waters after flowing for about 100 yards. Several other cars were washed off roads, but were not swept off into a draw like previous one was.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5138901). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Scurry, TX

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

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