With soils already saturated from rainfall on July 12 through 14, scattered thunderstorms re-developed near noon of July 15, in advance of a weak upper level system approaching from the southwest. Rainfall in an area from New Braunfels to Uvalde to Carrizo Springs to Cuero and back to New Braunfels was generally between 1 and 3 inches, with isolated totals of up to five inches.  Flash flooding began in the mid afternoon and continued into the evening.

Flash Flood in COMAL, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 15:00:00 to 15-JUL-02 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHWEST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

General rainfall of 2 to 3 inches fell in around 2 hours west of New Braunfels in the early afternoon.  Brief flash flooding developed that ended in the late afternoon.  There was no significant damage.

Flash Flood in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: NORTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

General 1 to2 inch rains fell in the Big Wells area.  Isolated totals in that area reached near 4 inches.  Brief flash flooding developed west to near Brundage and south to Valley Wells.  No damage was reported.

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 16:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Most sections of eastern Bexar County received 1 inch of rain in the mid afternoon.  Rainfall was heaviest in the Elmendorf area where a general 2 inch rain occurred, along with isolated totals to near 4 inches.  Brief flash flooding redeveloped in southeast Bexar County.  No damage was indicated.

Flash Flood in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 16:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The south part of Guadalupe County received from 2 to 4 inches of  rainfall during the mid afternoon.  Brief flash flooding was indicated from Seguin southward, with no damage noted.

Flash Flood in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 17:00:00 to 15-JUL-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Southern Uvalde County received a general 1 to 2 inch rain.  Areas southeast of Uvalde reported up to 4 inch totals.  Brief flash flooding was indicated from the late afternoon into the early evening.  No damage was reported.

Flash Flood in ZAVALA, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 17:00:00 to 15-JUL-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Rainfall over Zavala County was general, with most locations receiving 1 to 2 inches.  Isolated totals to near 3 inches were reported, along with brief flash flooding and no damage.

Flash Flood in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 17:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

DeWitt County received a general 2 to 3 inch rain, with up to 5 inches near Nordheim.  Brief flash flooding was reported from late afternoon to early evening.  No damage was indicated.

Flash Flood in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 16:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Rainfall over Medina County was generally an inch or less in the mid afternoon.  The south part of the county received general 2 inch rainfall with isolated amounts reported to near 4 inches.  Brief flash flooding developed between Yancey and Natalia, ending in the early evening.

Flash Flood in ATASCOSA, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 18:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHWEST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A general 1to 2 inch rainfall was indicated over southern Atascosa County, with totals of up to 6 inches between Charlotte and Hindes.  Brief flash flooding was indicated with the heavier amounts through the early evening.  Minor damage was reported to county rural roads.

Flash Flood in WILSON, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 19:00:00 to 15-JUL-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Northern Wilson County received a general 1 inch rain, with areas between LaVernia and Sutherland Springs reporting nearly 4 inches.  Brief flash flooding developed in the early evening, but ended without significant damage.

Flash Flood in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 19:00:00 to 15-JUL-02 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Gonzales County south and east of the city of Gonzales received a widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated amounts of up to 5 inches.  Brief flash flooding developed, but ended in the mid evening period.  No significant damage was reported.

Flash Flood in FRIO, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 17:00:00 to 15-JUL-02 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread 2 to 3 inch rainfall fell on Frio County through the early and mid afternoon.  Isolated areas received up to 5 inches of rain.  Flash flooding was reported during the early evening, then dissipated without significant damage.

Flash Flood in KARNES, TEXAS
From 15-JUL-02 18:30:00 to 15-JUL-02 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

During the late afternoon, the southeast section of Karnes County from Helena to Runge to Kenedy received between 3 and 4 inches of rainfall with some reports of up to 9 inches.  Flash flooding developed very quickly and continued until almost midnight.  Damage was generally confined to rural roads and a few low water crossings.