1987 Guadalupe River flood

1987 Guadalupe River flood
Photo of the flooding in the Guadalupe river on July 17.
CauseTraining effect of slow-moving thunderstorms triggered by a mid-level low interacting with a cold front and massive amount of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
Meteorological history
DurationJuly 16–17, 1987
Flood
Maximum rainfall11.50 inches (292.1 mm)
Overall effects
Fatalities10
Missing33
Areas affectedTexas Hill Country, Central Texas

The 1987 Guadalupe River flood was a major flash flood that occurred along the Guadalupe River in the U.S. state of Texas.