Jun 8, 1997
Rainfall of generally 2 to 3 inches fell over the four counties, with isolated totals to near 5 inches. Widespread flash flooding was reported. Some 90 residents of a mobile home park in Austin were evacuated as Walnut Creek flooded the area. Severe flooding took place along Onion Creek and Barton Creek as well. Water was reported over I-35 bridge in Georgetown. Numerous rescues were performed in Comal and Travis Counties. Two young ladies in Austin were trying to cross an old road across S
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5607904). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Burnet County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.