A complex of thunderstorms dumped very heavy rainfall that resulted in flash flooding across a large part of West Central Texas that included Abilene, Brownwood, Brady, San Angelo, and Coleman.  One life was lost as a motorist drove into a flooded area.  Abilene set a new all time 24 hour rainfall record.

Flash Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 00:05:00 to 08-JUL-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One water rescue was reported.  Several streets were beginning to flood and were being closed.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-JUL-15 06:21:00 to 07-JUL-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE BTTRFLD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Abilene Police Department reported several vehicle water rescues across the city with water entering some homes.  Streets were also beginning to flood across town.  The Abilene ASOS measured 5.40 inches of rain at 0735 AM CDT.

Flash Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 12:20:00 to 08-JUL-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Brown County Roads 477 and 478 near May were washed out.  Over 9 inches of rain was reported.

Flash Flood in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 07-JUL-15 08:45:00 to 07-JUL-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The underpass on Neches Street flooded because of heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 07-JUL-15 08:15:00 to 07-JUL-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLINGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding was reported across Ballinger.

Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 17:25:00 to 09-JUL-15 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed in Brownwood and Brown County because of flooding.  Residents were evacuated from the John Weaver Apartments on Market Place.

Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 20:44:00 to 09-JUL-15 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood water from Pecan Bayou was overflowing several bridges with up to a foot of water reported in parts of Brownwood.  The Kroger Parking lot filled with water up to the entrance.  Some shelters were also opened.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 07-JUL-15 08:09:00 to 07-JUL-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE BTTRFLD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Abilene Police Department reported 34 water rescues between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. CDT across the City of Abilene.  Abilene Regional Airport received 8.26 inches of rainfall on July 7, setting a new 24 hour rainfall report.  The previous record of 6.54 inches was on May 11, 1928.  Many of the low water crossings were flooded.  Most of the creeks in the Button Willow area of south Abilene overflowed their banks.

Flash Flood in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 07-JUL-15 14:33:00 to 07-JUL-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANGELO RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous water rescues were reported across the City of San Angelo.

Flash Flood in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 07-JUL-15 15:03:00 to 07-JUL-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The San Angelo Fire Department reported a total of 20 high water rescues in the city.

Flash Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 01:30:00 to 08-JUL-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous intersections across Brownwood were flooded and barricaded.

Flash Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 04:30:00 to 08-JUL-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

U.S. Highway 377 just south of Brownwood was shut down because of widespread flooding across the roadway.

Flash Flood in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 09:58:00 to 08-JUL-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

U.S. Highway 67 was closed to high water in eastern Coleman County and a few vehicles were stalled out in high water.

Flash Flood in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 03:25:00 to 08-JUL-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant flooding was reported along U.S. Highway 377 from FM 1121 north to the county line.  Two mail occupants of one vehicle were awaiting rescue from the flooded roads while some cars were swept away by flood waters.

Flash Flood in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 04:26:00 to 08-JUL-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLACID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

U.S. Highway 190 east of Rochelle was completely under water and impassable.

Flash Flood in BROWN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-15 12:00:00 to 08-JUL-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRIFTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A man drowned when his truck was swept off the road by rushing waters approximately 6 miles north of Bangs where Jim Ned Creek crosses FM 2492 near County Road 105.  The driver was able to exit the vehicle but was quickly washed downstream.