Aug 18, 1998
Widespread heavy rainfall began to fall again through the mid morning of the 18th. General 3 to 4 inch amounts were reported with totals nearing 10 inches south and west of Uvalde. Severe flash flooding developed very quickly in Uvalde County. The river gauge 9 miles southwest of Uvalde measured 9.16 inches, and the Texas A&M Ag research station in Uvalde 5.65 inches. .US highways 90, 55, and 83 were flooded in places. Autos were washed downstream and rescues performed on Highways 83 and
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5666554). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kinney County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.