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Flash Flood — Burnet, TX

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 5271165). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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