Oct 22, 2015
Persistent onshore flow over several days produced large swells with long periods which impacted the middle Texas coast. Tide levels ranged from 1.5 to 2 feet above the expected levels over the period from October 21st to the 23rd. This caused minor to almost moderate tidal overflow along the coast when tide levels approached 3 feet above mean sea level. Bay levels also increased to above 2 feet above mean sea level during this time. Water reached the dunes on Padre Island National Seashore wher
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 603645). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Patricio County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.