The Coastal Bend experienced a significant heavy rain event that began on the morning of May 15th and ended on the morning of May 16th. As much as 10 to 15 inches of rainfall occurred across the south side of Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass. This amount of rainfall produced widespread flooding in these cities. Several hundred homes were flooded in Ingleside and Aransas Pass. Numerous roads and highways were closed due to the high water. Numerous water rescues occurred in San Patricio and Nueces counties. Many schools and businesses delayed opening or remained closed. Widespread 5 to 10 inches of rainfall fell across the rest of the Coastal Bend.

Flash Flood in KLEBERG, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-16 11:41:00 to 15-MAY-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were closed due to flooding at the intersection of North 17th Street and Lee Avenue.

Flash Flood in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 00:22:00 to 16-MAY-16 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARANSAS PASS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads were flooded and caused damage to some of the roadways in Aransas  Pass. There were around 25 water rescues performed due to stranded motorists or water reaching into homes. Parts of Farm to Market Road 1069 were under flood waters. Hundreds of homes were affected by flood waters.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 00:27:00 to 16-MAY-16 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABANISS NAF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall caused flooding across Corpus Christi, especially on the south side near Oso Creek and in Flour Bluff. Numerous water rescues occurred as many roads became impassable. Water was to the roof of cars in the low lying areas. About 20 units of the Treyway Terrace apartments were damaged by flooding. Flooding near the intersection of Saratoga Boulevard and Greenwood Drive caused a sewage overflow where 400 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled into La Volla Creek. Oso Parkway and Farm to Market Road 2444 near Oso Creek were under water. The basement at Ray High School was flooded. Hundreds of homes were affected by water reaching into them.

Flash Flood in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 00:22:00 to 16-MAY-16 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads were flooded in the northern parts of Aransas Pass. North Commercial Avenue, North Houston, and North Avenue A were under flood waters. Numerous homes were affected by flood waters.

Flash Flood in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 00:45:00 to 16-MAY-16 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGLESIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ingleside Fire Department rescued residents from their homes on 4th Street. Numerous homes were flooded.

Flash Flood in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 01:57:00 to 16-MAY-16 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in the southern portion of Rockport were under water.

Flood in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 03:35:00 to 16-MAY-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARANSAS PASS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters from 10 to 12 inches of rainfall were slow to recede over a large area of Aransas Pass. Many streets remained impassable through the afternoon hours. Flood waters caused some damage to roads.

Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 03:55:00 to 16-MAY-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXAS A AND I
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters from 10 to 12 inches of rainfall were slow to recede over portions of Corpus Christi from Flour Bluff to the southside along Oso Creek. Many streets remained impassable due to flood waters through the afternoon. Oso Parkway and Farm to Market Road 2444 near Oso Creek were under water.  Flood waters caused damage to some roads.

Flash Flood in NUECES, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-16 04:00:00 to 16-MAY-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT ARANSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Eleventh Street in Port Aransas were impassable due to flood waters.