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Flash Flood — Blanco, TX

Nov 2, 2000

Widespread heavy rainfall from very slow-moving thunderstorms produced generalized 2 to 3 inch amounts from Fredericksburg to Austin to Lexington to Seguin, San Antonio, Bandera, Kerrville and back to Fredericksburg. Isolated rain totals of up to 6 inches were reported between San Antonio and Boerne, with 5 inch amounts between Boerne, Kerrville, and Bandera. Isolated 5 inch totals were also reported between New Braunfels and San Marcos. There were 82 high water rescues in San Antonio during

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5160966). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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