Apr 3, 1999
Nearly ten inches of rain fell over Tyler County. On US Highway 69 south near the Woodville city limits, over two feet of water was reported in several homes and businesses. Several families were rescued by boat on Highway 287 near Kirkland Springs. Four people were rescued from a convenience store in Woodville. Another five people, six dogs, and a cat were evacuated in the Harmony Road area. One elderly woman was trapped in rising waters in her car, but two men rescued her.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5696257). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tyler County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.