Oct 16, 2006
The combination of very deep tropical moisture with a slow-moving warm front and the approach of a strong upper level trough resulted in excessive rainfall across Harris and various surrounding counties. The ground became saturated on the 15th due to scattered convection before the more organized thunderstorms moved into the area shortly after midnight. These storms produced heavy rainfall due to their training nature. A brief break occurred during mid-day which allowed area creeks and bayous to
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 914). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Waller County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.