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Flash Flood — Chambers, TX

Jun 4, 2016

A western upper low over central Texas, in combination with an approaching inland frontal boundary sagging south towards the coast within a very moist air mass, provided the necessary focus for storm clusters to track over the southeastern forecast area and produce a high rainfall-leading-to-a-flooding event.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 644988). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Chambers, TX

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