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San Antonio Gets Worst' Flood Since 1921 - Texas Tech University

San Antonio Gets Worst' Flood Since 1921 - Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University experts are already analyzing San Antonios devastating floods, considered the worst the city has experienced since 1921.

This critical research by our universitys faculty could offer insights for urban planning and disaster readiness right here on the High Plains. These findings could help communities nationwide better prepare for future climate challenges. It reinforces Techs role as a leader in environmental science, extending its impact far beyond the familiar campus grounds near 19th Street. The sudden downpour dropped nearly 15 inches of rain on parts of San Antonio, a staggering amount when Lubbock typically sees less than 20 inches in an entire year.

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