A series of upper level disturbances produced heavy rain and some severe weather across the southern portions of southeast Texas.  Rainfall rates of one inch per hour for up to 6 hours at a time were recorded in Jackson, Matagorda, and Wharton counties.  This led to widespread street flooding with some roads being washed out.  Heavy rainfall in Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and southeastern Harris counties also led to street flooding, as well as water in some homes.  The storms also produced three tornadoes causing minor damage and no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-01 01:30:00 to 31-AUG-01 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: PORT BOLIVAR
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper reported damage to a bait camp at Sievers Cove.

Flash Flood in MATAGORDA, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-01 08:30:00 to 31-AUG-01 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High water on several roads throughout county.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 17:25:00 to 30-AUG-01 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: ALVIN
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 45K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Fire Department reported a tornado near FM 2351 and County Road 129.  Damage included a few metal roofs torn off buildings and trees down.

Funnel Cloud in LIBERTY, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 18:30:00 to 30-AUG-01 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: CLEVELAND
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 19:30:00 to 31-AUG-01 03:30:00 (CST)
Location: EAST PORTION
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Highway 35 underpass , South Johnson Street and surrounding streets underwater in Alvin; street flooding in Angleton.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 23:00:00 to 31-AUG-01 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

US 59 closed at FM 2218 and at FM 762 in Richmond due to high water.  Water over roads at several locations throughout county.

Flash Flood in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-01 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-01 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper reported water in some homes in Pearland, as well as high water in Alvin, Manvel, and Danbury.

Flash Flood in WHARTON, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 22:15:00 to 31-AUG-01 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads closed throughout county.

Flash Flood in FORT BEND, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-01 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-01 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 750K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Water reported in 100 homes in rural areas of southern part of county.

Tornado in CHAMBERS, TEXAS
From 31-AUG-01 12:56:00 to 31-AUG-01 13:10:00 (CST)
Location: MONROE CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado near Highway 65 between Monroe City and Winnie.  Law  enforcement reported no damage or injuries.

Flash Flood in GALVESTON, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 20:00:00 to 31-AUG-01 03:30:00 (CST)
Location: TEXAS CITY
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Homes flooded on Edwards Street; high water on Palmer Highway.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 22:15:00 to 31-AUG-01 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High water on several roads throughout county.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 19:40:00 to 31-AUG-01 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

High water along Interstate 45 feeder roads from Clear Lake City Boulevard to Baybrook Mall and in Friendswood.

Tornado in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 30-AUG-01 20:05:00 to 30-AUG-01 20:10:00 (CST)
Location: BRAZORIA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Newspaper reported tornado touched down 2.5 miles southeast of Wild Peach Village.