Nov 16, 2004
A prolonged period of rainfall over west Texas resulted in periods of flash flooding that began late on the 14th and persisted through the 16th. Records for November precipitation were set during the three day period at several observing sites. In general, rainfall rates were relatively light. Following a very wet spring and summer, however, short bursts of heavy rainfall quickly resulted in flash flooding over saturated soils. Instances of flash flooding were reported from the Big Bend area of
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5427265). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Reagan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.