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Flash Flood — Hays, TX

May 30, 2015

A complex of thunderstorms producing some wind damage, small hail, and eventually flash flooding moved into the western county warning area in the late morning hours. The system intensified and expanded in coverage as it progressed eastward through the afternoon hours resulting in flash flooding for much of the area. The system exited during the late evening hours.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 578318). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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