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Flash Flood — Lee, TX

Oct 13, 1997

Up to five days of light rain over Lee County caused HWY 290 and HWY 77 to be closed due to high water. Total rainfall was reported to be up to 5 inches across the county area. High winds from the thunderstorms knocked over trees in the Serbin area as they moved through during the heavy rain event.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5620109). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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