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Flash Flood — Wichita, TX

Jun 10, 1999

Property Damage
$10K

Isolated severe thunderstorms which formed over portions of western north Texas, caused street flooding in Wichita Falls in Wichita County. Also in Wichita Falls, numerous vehicles were flooded, and many roads were closed due to high water, while in Wilbarger County, 7 miles west of Lockett, a liquor store received some roof damage.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5707618). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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