Sanderson in Terrell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sanderson Flash Flood

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

1. Sanderson Flash Flood Marker

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On the fateful morning of June 11, 1965, just after 7:00 a.m. following a night of continuous rain, a wall of water with a velocity of 100,000 cubic feet per second crested upon the railroad and ranching community of Sanderson. Twenty-six were killed during the natural disaster, demolishing around sixty homes, injuring dozens and causing many to be homeless. The force of the water washed away railroad and highway bridges and twisted heavy steel rails. Along with the destruction, there were also acts of heroism. Individuals risked their lives to save others and citizens quickly organized to provide relief to victims.

Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18243.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1965.

Location. 30° 8.422′ N, 102° 23.789′ W. Marker is in Sanderson, Texas, in Terrell County. Marker is on East Oak Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 US-90, Sanderson TX 79848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. El Buen Pastor Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Terrell County Eagle (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Alexander W. Terrell / Texas in the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Terrell County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Baxter's Curve Train Robbery (approx. 9.4 miles away); Dryden Intermediate Field Site 29 (approx. 12½ miles away).

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

2. Sanderson Flash Flood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.