51
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$2.5M
Property damage
Flash Flood in Aransas County, Texas: 51 recorded events between 1997 and 2024. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #591 nationally and #93 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flash Flood in Aransas County, Texas: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flash flood in Aransas County is the 2000s, when 15 of the county's 51 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 Aransas County archive, flash flood makes up 34.0% of all recorded severe weather across 9 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #591 for this hazard and #93 within Texas, putting it in the 80.7 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
May is the peak month for flash flood in Aransas County with 12 recorded events, while Jan 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.
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2024 | ROCKPORT | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 19, 2024 | ARANSAS COUNTY AIRPORT | 0 | $0 |
| May 10, 2023 | ROCKPORT | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | LAMAR | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 8, 2021 | ROCKPORT | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 8, 2021 | HOLIDAY BEACH | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | LAMAR | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | ROCKPORT | 0 | $500K |
| Jul 7, 2021 | HOLIDAY BEACH | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 6, 2021 | ROCKPORT | 0 | $0 |
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From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Widespread flooding occurred in Rockport, where between 5 and 8 inches of rain fell, much over a 2 hour period. Almost all city streets became flooded, including Market Street and Austin Street where numerous businesses had water enter their buildings. There was also several homes throughout the city that were flooded. Two nursing homes also had water enter their buildings. City officials reported over 100 cars stalled in high water. In addition, an 11 year old boy had to be rescued when he slipped into a storm drain while playing near the high water. The following are 24 rainfall totals from around the area:Rockport (ASOS): 3.34 inchesRockport (City): 7.15 inchesRockport 3N: 4.18 inchesLamar Peninsula: 3.77 inchesAransas Wildlife Refuge: 2.30 inchesProperty damage estimates are rough, and may be underestimated.
Numerous water rescues occurred due to flooded streets with vehicles stranded. Some residents were evacuated due to water entering buildings. Water was a foot deep at the Presbyterian Church. Multiple roads were closed in Rockport and Fulton, including Market Street, Champions Drive at Royal Oaks Drive, and FM 2165 from Business 35 to Linden.
Numerous roads flooded thoughout the county. Extensive flooding occurred in the city of Rockport. An estimated 250-300 homes and businesses experienced flooding in the city of Rockport. Several motorists in stalled vehicles required rescuing. See episode narrative below for more information.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flash flood events are on record in Aransas County, Texas?
51 flash flood events are recorded in Aransas County between 1997 and 2024, causing 0 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flash flood recorded in Aransas County?
The strongest flash flood on record in Aransas County measured 0.
Where does the flash flood data for Aransas 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 Aransas County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/aransas-county/flash-flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.