Flooding · Texas

Flood reports — Cameron County, Texas

Damage at your home from this flooding? Call (434) 255-2264.

An automated assistant answers. It asks for your ZIP code, what happened, how urgent it is, and whether it is OK to call you back.

What local reports said

Starts: Nov 8, 11:00 AM CST
Ends: Nov 8, 12:40 PM CST
Homes in the area: About 58,812

Time	What	Where	Reported by
Nov 8, 11:00 AM CST	Flash Flood	2 SW Brownsville, Cameron County	NWS Employee
Nov 8, 11:15 AM CST	Flash Flood	2 SW Brownsville, Cameron County	NWS Employee
Nov 8, 12:40 PM CST	Flood	1 N Rancho Viejo, Cameron County	Trained Spotter

What the reports said

“Report accompanied by video of flooded streets relayed by NWS employee in downtown Brownsville at the intersection of 12th St near Polk/Taylor.”

“CoCoRaHS observer (CMR-01) reported 4.05 inches of rainfall in Rancho Viejo from this morning. Photos showed flooded golf courses and low-lying areas.”

Source: local storm reports collected by the National Weather Service (via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet).

Where

Cameron County, Texas.

ZIP codes within about 9 miles (15 km) of the reports: 78520, 78526, 78586, 78575

What to do first

Do not walk or drive through flood water. A few inches of moving water can knock you down or carry a car.
If water reached outlets or the electrical panel, do not touch them. Turn off power at the main breaker only if you are standing somewhere dry.
Take dated photos and video of the water line, floors, walls and damaged belongings before you move anything.
Start drying as soon as it is safe: pump or mop out water and open the house up. Wet drywall and carpet can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours.
Call your insurer to ask how to start a claim. Flood is often a separate policy from home insurance.

Need help with damage?

Call (434) 255-2264 and tell us your ZIP code and what happened.

With your okay, we pass what you tell us to one local company that does this kind of work, and that company calls you back.

Call (434) 255-2264