May 21, 2019
A cold front moved into the region and stalled on the 19th. Multiple short waves moved across the region during the time causing severe weather and tornadoes. A strong area of low pressure developed on the boundary by the 21st causing coastal flooding before the front finally pushed deeper into the gulf.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 829934). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in East Cameron County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.