46
Recorded events
7
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$3.4M
Property damage
Flash Flood in Anderson County, Texas: 46 recorded events between 1997 and 2025. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #681 nationally and #108 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flash Flood in Anderson County, Texas: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flash flood in Anderson County is the 1990s, when 13 of the county's 46 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Anderson County archive, flash flood makes up 8.2% of all recorded severe weather across 7 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #681 for this hazard and #108 within Texas, putting it in the 77.6 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jun is the peak month for flash flood in Anderson County with 16 recorded events, while Feb is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2016 | PALESTINE | 0 | 5 | 0 | $800K |
| Apr 30, 2016 | PALESTINE | 0 | 1 | 0 | $1.0M |
| Apr 30, 2016 | DEANWRIGHT | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | SLOCUM | 0 | $20K |
| Jun 12, 2025 | ELKHART | 0 | $2K |
| Jun 12, 2025 | PALESTINE ARPT | 0 | $1K |
| Jun 12, 2025 | BRUSHY CREEK | 0 | $20K |
| Jun 12, 2025 | BETHEL | 0 | $30K |
| Jun 10, 2025 | PALESTINE | 0 | $20K |
| Jun 10, 2025 | PALESTINE ARPT | 0 | $1K |
| Jun 10, 2025 | PALESTINE | 0 | $30K |
| May 1, 2025 | TENNESSEE COLONY | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | TENNESSEE COLONY | 0 | $5K |
Other hazards here
More from Anderson County
- Thunderstorm Wind 237
- Hail 223
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Significant and deadly flash flooding happened on Timber Drive in Palestine after 7.5 of water fell in one hour. A family of 5 died in this location while drying to escape the flood waters. Six of 10 homes on the cul-de-sac were completely destroyed by flood waters. Some residents had to be rescued from the roofs of their homes and the water was reported to be 12 feet deep inside some homes.
Nearly 7.5 of rain fell over Palestine in about one hour causing flooding across the city. Cars were flooded in downtown Palestine. Newspapers also reported that businesses and homes in low-lying areas across the city were flooded and damaged. A total of 35 homes sustained major damage and 3 businesses in Old Town Palestine were damaged. the railroad track at Sycamore and Gillespie streets were washed out. Flooding was also reported at Loop 256 and Highway 84 on the east side of Palestine. To the southwest of Palestine, part of Shamrock Drive was washed out.
Numerous roads across the county had significant flash flooding. There were several flooded homes and a house rescue conducted in Palestine. Parts of Highway 315 was washed away and a vehicle was stranded near the town of Elmwood. At least 4 feet of water was over County Road 404 12 miles NNW of Palestine. Several roads in the city of Palestine were closed for several days due to damage suffered by the flood waters.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flash flood events are on record in Anderson County, Texas?
46 flash flood events are recorded in Anderson County between 1997 and 2025, causing 7 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flash flood recorded in Anderson County?
The strongest flash flood on record in Anderson County measured 0.
Where does the flash flood data for Anderson County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flash Flood in Anderson County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/anderson-county/flash-flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.