An upper level trough caused southwesterly winds aloft that transported tropical moisture from the Pacific across Mexico into Texas. Surface flow from the southeast brought in low level Gulf moisture. A cold front dropped through central Texas and provided a focus for showers and thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.  Significant flash flooding was seen across portions of South Austin where rainfall totals exceeded 10 inches.  Down over the Rio Grande Plains, the same system produced a rain area that exceeded 17 inches near the towns of Crystal City and Carrizo Springs.  This flooding rain went into the Nueces watershed and led to major flooding along the Nueces from Asherton all the way down to Lake Corpus Christi.

Flash Flood in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 16:00:00 to 13-OCT-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARRIZO SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Dimmit County. Nearly all major roads in the county were closed due to high water including Highway 83 between Carrizo Springs and Asherton, FM1433, FM1407, FM1556, and FM468.  A CoCoRaHS observer 3.0 miles NNE of Carrizo Springs reported a rainfall total of 17.67 inches of rain during this event.  Several other rainfall totals of 11 to 13 inches were reported in the Carrizo Springs and Crystal City area.

Flash Flood in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 18:45:00 to 13-OCT-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARRIZO SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Dimmit County. Highway 85 was closed between Carrizo Springs and Dilley and a few stranded motorists needed assistance.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 04:00:00 to 13-OCT-13 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECAVES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was flooding reported along Barton Creek and water rescues along Bee Cave Road.

Flash Flood in HAYS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 05:00:00 to 13-OCT-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRIPPING SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Hays County. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding around Wimberley, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Kyle, and Buda.

Flash Flood in ZAVALA, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 10:26:00 to 13-OCT-13 10:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL CITY MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Crystal City. There was a high water rescue on JFK Dr. and several other roads were closed including Starr St.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 05:31:00 to 13-OCT-13 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LAKE HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in the Rollingwood and Sunset Valley sections of Austin. Rainfall totals were as much as 11.33 inches in Travis County near Barton Creek and Loop 360 in west Austin. There were several high water rescues in both Rollingwood and Sunset Valley. Major flooding was reported along Williamson Creek near Heartwood Drive in south Austin.  One fatality was discovered along Williamson Creek near Heartwood drive. The fatality was a homeless man.  Several homes along Heartwood drive sustained considerable flood damage and damage was reported along Lady Bird Lake and Barton Springs Pool.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 06:00:00 to 13-OCT-13 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Caldwell County. Numerous roads around the county were closed due to water covering them. Rainfall totals in the county were as much as 4.02 inches.

Flash Flood in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 06:30:00 to 13-OCT-13 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Uvalde County. FM1051 was closed due to flooding after as much as 3.47 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 12-OCT-13 23:45:00 to 12-OCT-13 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Pflugerville. Several roads and low water crossings were not passable due to rising water.

Flash Flood in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 13:20:00 to 13-OCT-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Big Wells and Carrizo Springs. Parts of Highway 85 were covered with water and closed due to needed repair. Some homes in Carrizo Springs were flooded up to the window sills. A co-op observer in Carrizo Springs reported 10.65 inches and a co-op observer in Big Wells reported 9.50 inches.

Flash Flood in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 13:41:00 to 13-OCT-13 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE PASS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Eagle Pass. Several homes were evacuated, manhole covers were blown out, roads were damaged by flood water, and several roads were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 01:11:00 to 13-OCT-13 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LAKE HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding in the Austin area. Low water crossings were flooded closing Bee Caves Rd., Joe Tanner Ln., Wasson Rd., and David Moore Dr.

Flash Flood in ZAVALA, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-13 16:00:00 to 13-OCT-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEL MONTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Zavala County Emergency Manager reported street flooding in Crystal City.  A shelter was opened for displaced residents.