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Flash Flood — Jefferson, TX

Jan 27, 2018

Property Damage
$1.0M
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

An incoming short wave provided ample lift of a very moist air mass to produce several hours of rainfall over Jefferson County. 8 to 12 inches of rain fell which caused flooding. A strong cold front then pushed through the area with north winds pushing the tides out for a few days.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 735629). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Jefferson, TX

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

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