A stalled frontal boundary over south Texas in combination with a upper level storm system moving out of the Southwest Portion of the United States resulted in heavy rains and flooding for the second time this month across the Edwards Plateau and the Northwest Hill Country.  Rainfall amounts during the week of the 21st through the 25th were between 2 and 6 inches over much of the area. However, Crockett and Sutton Counties bore the brunt of the flooding with anywhere from 4 to 17 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 25-OCT-02 09:00:00 to 25-OCT-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains on the morning of the 25 th, fell across southern portions of Crockett County. These rains fell on extremely saturated soils and the runoff caused rapid rises that flooded roads and ranches across the area.

Flash Flood in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-02 07:30:00 to 24-OCT-02 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHWEST PORTION
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains during the morning hours of the 24th dumped 2 to 4 inches of additional rain on already saturated soils. This produced significant flooding in the southwestern portion of Sutton County. Roads were once again impassible for the third time in the past month.

Flash Flood in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 24-OCT-02 07:30:00 to 24-OCT-02 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains of 2 to 4 inches fell on already saturated soils in the southeastern part of Crockett County. Water levels that had receeded just hours before quickly rose to flood roads and produced new washouts.

Flash Flood in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 25-OCT-02 09:00:00 to 25-OCT-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains on the morning of the 25th caused rapid rises in streams across the southern portion of Schleicher County. Highway 864, along with numerous secondary roads, had to be closed for several hours due to the high water.

Flash Flood in MENARD, TEXAS
From 25-OCT-02 10:20:00 to 25-OCT-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains on the morning of the 25th caused rapid rises in the creeks and streams across Menard County. Highway 864, as well as several secondary roads, had to be closed for a time due to the high water. Schools were let out early in Menard due to the threat of flooding.

Flash Flood in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 25-OCT-02 08:30:00 to 25-OCT-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains once again fell on Sutton County resulting in rises of area creeks and streams. This resulted in numerous road closures across the county.

Flood in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-02 06:00:00 to 23-OCT-02 08:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains over the southern portions of Crockett county caused significant rises on the draws.  Several low water crossings were flooded.

Flash Flood in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 23-OCT-02 07:00:00 to 24-OCT-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: TELEGRAPH
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

The South Llano River flooded the South Llano State Park and flowed over Highway 377 for almost a day and a half. The bulk of the water came from heavy rains that fell on the upper end of the South Llano River in Northern Edwards County. There were several waves of heavy rains over southern Kimble County that produced several rises on the river as well and kept the river elevated for a long period of time.

Flood in IRION, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-02 21:00:00 to 22-OCT-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains in the upper end of Dove Creek caused rises that flowed over highway 915. This caused the roadway to wash out.