Feb 19, 1997
Widespread flash flooding developed along Johnson's Draw and the Devil's River in response to very heavy rainfall with accumulations of up to 5 inches. Flash flooding began in the city of Del Rio shortly after midnight. The flooding was severe enough at the Del Rio airport that the early morning upper air weather balloon could not even be launched. One man trapped by the flooding kicked out the windshield of his vehicle in order to escape. Another 4X4 was reported completely under water and
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5587877). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Val Verde County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.