Aug 26, 2001
Widespread early evening showers and thunderstorms produced 2 to 3 inch rainfall amounts across the three counties, with isolated totals of up to six inches between San Marcos and Austin, caused general flash flooding over low water crossings and poorly drained areas. Dozens of rural roads were reported to have been covered by flash flooding, with the worst flooding taking place in western Travis County. Numerous high water rescues were made. Power outages were widespread across the city of Au
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5260976). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Travis County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.