Jul 27, 2020
On the afternoon of the 27th, scattered thunderstorms developed along a weak cold frontal boundary across the extreme southern Texas Panhandle. These storms brought intense rainfall but were relatively quick moving. However, training of storms occurred in and around Tulia (Swisher County) which resulted in flash flooding. One vehicle stalled out along Interstate 27 near Tulia.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 904230). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Swisher County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.