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Flash Flood — Presidio, TX

Jun 10, 2002

Property Damage
$20K

Flash flooding resulted from persistent heavy thunderstorms over the Big Bend and far southwest Texas. Flash flooding remained a threat from the early morning hours through the remainder of the day. At least two motorists stalled their vehicles in high water south of the community of Marfa around sunrise.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5301768). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Presidio, TX

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

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