Dec 13, 2015
A strong upper level trough moved into the Central and Southern Plains during the morning and afternoon hours of December 12th. This trough ejected into the plains with a slight negative tilt which was indicative of strong jet dynamics in association with this trough. Likewise, low level and deep level shear was quite strong with this trough across Northeast Texas during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 12th as well as the morning hours of the 13th. While instability was very weak,
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 606421). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rusk County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.