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Flash Flood — Caldwell, Texas

October 31, 2013 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Caldwell

Event narrative (NOAA)

Caldwell County reported several flooded roads during the morning hours including FM 1979 at the San Marcos River, Old Colony Line Road, and FM 86. A flash flood fatality occurred near Track Road and FM 20 East when a 51 year old teacher at Smithville Junior High was driving to work and his car was swept off the road. His body was recovered later that day.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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