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Flash Flood — Real, TX

Apr 25, 1999

Flash flooding was reported over eastern Edwards County and western Real Counties due to general 2-3 inch rainfall with up to 5 inches maximum amounts. The worst flooding took place near Camp Wood and the Barksdale area, where flash flooding was knee-deep in some places. Nearly all of the damage was to roads and streets.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5686387). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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