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Flash Flood — Uvalde, TX

Oct 28, 1996

Heavy rainfall during the early morning hours of the 28th produced widespread amounts of 4 to 6 inches across the north central part of the county. Flash flooding continued through the early morning hours due to the heavy rain, with the highest amount of nearly 9 inches reported at Utopia.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5572700). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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