A slow moving upper level low along with plentiful moisture and a strong low level jet  produced strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall over portions of South Texas during the late evening of March 8th and early morning hours of March 9th. Severe thunderstorms impacted the coastal counties of South Texas around daybreak, with the storms producing damaging straight-line winds. Persistent very heavy rainfall produced flash flooding over the southern Coastal Bend where six or more inches of rain fell in 2 to 3 hours.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 11:40:00 to 09-MAR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN RANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Texas Department of Transportation reported Chapman Ranch Road was closed at the intersection with Farm to Market Road 2444.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 08:45:00 to 09-MAR-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORPUS CHRISTI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Corpus Christi Police reported flooding at the intersections of Highway 286 and Coleman Avenue, Staples Street at Six Points, Staples Street and Furman Avenue, and Interstate 37 northbound at Mesquite Street.

Flash Flood in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 09:30:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Texas Department of Transportation reported Farm to Market Road 2045 was closed due to flooding from Highway 77 to the King Ranch entrance.

Thunderstorm Wind in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 09:05:00 to 09-MAR-16 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large trees were blown down on the road near Nimitz Street and Rosebud Avenue in Victoria.

Flash Flood in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 09:30:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kleberg County Sheriff's Office reported flooding on County Road 1070 south of County Road 2140 southeast of Kingsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBB, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 20:45:00 to 08-MAR-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LRD)LAREDO INTL ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Officer with the Border Patrol estimated wind gusts to 60 mph at the Columbia Bridge.

Lightning in REFUGIO, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 02:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFUGIO
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck a 200 barrel oil storage tank on North Swift Street creating a large oil fire. Multiple emergency vehicles were required to contain the fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:57:00 to 09-MAR-16 07:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGLESIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Video showed a large tree blown on to a house near Farm to Market Road 1069 in Ingleside.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:55:00 to 09-MAR-16 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGORY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees were blown down in Gregory.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:55:00 to 09-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was flowing over the road near the intersection of Prinston Drive and Mount Vernon Drive in Corpus Christi.

Thunderstorm Wind in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 09:09:00 to 09-MAR-16 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was blow on to a mobile home on Leary Lane and damaged the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 08:18:00 to 09-MAR-16 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage occurred to a home along Rattlesnake Point Road near Rockport.

Thunderstorm Wind in REFUGIO, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 08:10:00 to 09-MAR-16 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNIE VIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds damaged a barn, blew in a garage door, destroyed several sheds, and moved farm equipment near the community of Bonnie View. Winds were estimated to be near 70 mph.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 08:25:00 to 09-MAR-16 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: T HEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures and video showed a vehicle in flood waters on Carancahua Street in downtown Corpus Christi.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 10:45:00 to 09-MAR-16 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUECEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Vehicles were stranded on Warrior Street. Water was estimated to be three feet deep flowing across the road.

Flash Flood in REFUGIO, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 12:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Texas Department of Transportation reported water over the highway on Farm to Market Road 629 between Farm to Market Roads 136 and 1360.

Thunderstorm Wind in VICTORIA, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 08:55:00 to 09-MAR-16 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTORIA BALL ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds blew street signs down near Victoria Mall.