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Flash Flood — Wise, TX

Jun 17, 2015

Tropical Depression Bill brought flooding to parts of North Texas. The counties that experienced the most significant flooding were Wise and Montague Counties, and the northern parts of Parker County. Over a foot of rain fell in parts of Montague County. The ground in many areas was still saturated from heavy rainfall in April and May, and the heavy rainfall from TD Bill quickly overflowed creeks, streams, lakes, and roads. In some areas it took over 24 hours for the water to drain. Heavy rainfa

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 586710). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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