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Coastal Flood — Calhoun, TX

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 603647). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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