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Flash Flood — Knox, TX

Aug 16, 2005

Another round of numerous thunderstorms and showers moved over western north Texas during the morning hours of August 16, and dropped rainfall totals of 2.5 to 6 inches. Heavy runoff from these storms generated flash flooding through the mid afternoon hours of August 16 and river flooding of several rivers in the area.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5473141). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Knox, TX

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

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