May 21, 2017
Scattered thunderstorms developed over northeast Mexico during the afternoon of the 21st as an upper level disturbance moved across northern Mexico. An intense thunderstorm moved across the Rio Grande into the city of Laredo. Extensive wind damage occurred in the northern parts of Laredo from 80 to 95 mph wind gusts. Five homes were destroyed while around 50 single family and multi-family homes received major damage. Minor damage occurred to around 150 single family and multi-family homes. Major
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 698243). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Webb County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.