Thunderstorms associated with a persistent upper level low produced heavy rain and flash flooding through the morning on July 21.

Tornado in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 04:25:00 to 21-JUL-07 04:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEGUIN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At approximately 4:25 am CST a tornado estimated to be an EF-2 touched down about 9 miles south of Seguin and 1/4 mile southeast of CR411. The tornado moved northward along SH123 for nearly 1 mile before turning slightly to the north northwest and crossing CR410.  It damaged three outbuildings, a residence and a store, but no one was injured.  The tornado ranged in width from 50 yards up to 150 yards. The total track length was approximately 2 miles.

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 04:30:00 to 21-JUL-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREY FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

General 2 to 3 inch rain totals fell over northwest Bexar County, with up to 6 inches near Shavano Park.  Most low areas and at least two dozen roads in northwest Bexar County were closed due to flash flooding.  More than twenty high water rescues were completed.  In one case, a vehicle carrying two young men and two young women was washed off a road into Leon Creek.  The occupants climbed into trees and clung to branches for several hours until they were finally rescued by boats.

Flash Flood in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 05:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE PASS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell northeast of Eagle Pass, with highest amounts near 6 inches.  FM481 was closed due to high water.

Flood in BANDERA, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 05:30:00 to 21-JUL-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARPLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Hondo Creek near Tarpley crested at 22.9 ft on 07/21 at 0700cst, where flood stage is 15 ft.

Flood in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 06:30:00 to 22-JUL-07 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LULING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

San Marcos below Luling crested at 31.3 ft on 07/21 at 1300cst, where flood stage is 25 ft.

Flash Flood in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 07:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

From 3 to 5 inches fell in the southeast quarter of Gillespie County, with the heaviest rain just southeast of Fredericksburg.  US87 and FM1376 were closed.

Flash Flood in HAYS, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 01:30:00 to 21-JUL-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRIPPING SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced from 2 to 3 inches of rain over Hays County, with up to 6 inches near Wimberley.  FM12, FM150, FM3237, and FM32 were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 01:30:00 to 21-JUL-07 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: D HANIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extremely heavy rainfall was reported from eastern Bandera County into northern Medina County.  A general 3 to 5 inch rainfall was reported from persistent, nearly stationary thunderstorms in the northwest quarter of Medina County, with up to 12 inches inside the county just south of Tarpley.   Highest totals were 17 inches just north of D'Hanis.  More than 300 people were evacuated along Hondo Creek, Seco Creek and Verde Creek.  Some were snatched from the roofs of their homes by helicopters.  Nearly all roads in the north and east halves of the county were closed.  Seco Creek overflowed in D'Hanis causing widespread damage to over 100 homes and businesses.  Some buildings had up to 4 feet of water in them.  Six homes were completely destroyed.  Damage to roads and bridges was estimated at around $1.3 million.

Flash Flood in KERR, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 07:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

From 3 to 5 inches of rain fell west of Mountain Home on the early morning of July 21.  Flash flooding closed SH41 and FM1340 through the late morning.

Flash Flood in BANDERA, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 02:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extremely heavy rainfall was reported from eastern Bandera County into northern Medina County.  Most parts of eastern Bandera County reported  3 to 4 inches of rain, but the highest amount was in Bandera where up to 8 inches fell.  Flash flooding was both widespread and severe, closing SH16, SH173, FM1283 and FM470.

Flash Flood in COMAL, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 02:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATTLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms near midnight produced between 3 and 4 inches of rain from Sattler northeastward to the Hays County line.  Flash flooding closed FM306 and FM32.

Flash Flood in DE WITT, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 02:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTHOFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Generally from 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in the early morning hours.  Highest totals were 4 inches near Hochheim. US77 and US183 were closed due to flash flooding near Hochheim.

Flash Flood in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 02:00:00 to 21-JUL-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell in central Guadalupe County, with up to 5 inches just south of Kingsbury.  FM477, FM466, and Alternate US90 were closed.

Flash Flood in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 02:30:00 to 21-JUL-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A general rainfall of 2 to 3 inches was reported in western Gonzales County, with up to 5 inches near Leesville.  US80 and FM466 were closed.

Flash Flood in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 03:00:00 to 22-JUL-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UVALDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rainfall over the northern part of Uvalde County averaged from 4 to 6 inches, with up to 12 inches from northwest of Uvalde to Utopia.  High water shut down a 36-mile stretch of tracks around Knippa, halting a westbound Amtrak train with 176 passengers for several hours.  SH127, FM1050, and SH55 were closed due to high water and Garner State Park was evacuated due to flooding.

Flash Flood in KENDALL, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 03:30:00 to 21-JUL-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SISTERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Virtually the entire county received between 2 and 4 inches of rainfall.  Highest totals were 8 inches between Sisterdale and Boerne.  Nearly all rural roads in Kendall County were shut down due to the flash flooding.

Flood in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 04:15:00 to 21-JUL-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: D HANIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Seco Creek at Ranch Rowe near D'Hanis crested at 32.4 ft on 07/21 at 0715cst, where flood stage is 15 ft.

Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 21-JUL-07 03:55:00 to 21-JUL-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Bull Creek at Loop 360 crested at 6.6 ft on July 21 at 0430cst, where flood stage is 5 ft.