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Flash Flood — Hardin, TX

Oct 31, 2015

Deep moisture moved into Southeast Texas from the gulf ahead of an approaching shortwave and cold front. Heavy rain fell across portions of the area that had just received several inches less than a week before. The radar estimated a storm total of 10 to 20 inches over the week with some locations receiving almost one foot from this event alone.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 605299). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Hardin, TX

This event is one of many recorded floods in Hardin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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