Nov 15, 2001
Along the edge of the Hill Country, rainfall began in the early morning hours, and by 0500 to 0600 CST, average accumulations were in the 2 to 3 inch range and still increasing. By sunrise, totals were up to 4 inches in many locations, with heavy rain continuing into the mid-morning. Widespread flash flooding developed very close to sunrise and continued into the late morning and early afternoon over the area. Nearly all rural roads in Kendall and Gillespie Counties were closed, as well as i
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5271164). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gillespie County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.