Floods-Memorial Day

Rescuers retrieve the body of one of the confirmed six victims of flash flooding in the area, his car swept from the road. Over six inches of rain in a short time brought flooding in several parts of the city.

One of over 500 new cars destroyed by flash flooding 5/25 is winched out of Shoal Creek. The creek was sent out of its banks 5/25 by some 7 inches of rain, causing extensive residential and business damage.

Firemen wade through mud and dank, jungle-like foliage to bring out one of the six victims of flash flooding in the area. Most of the victims were swept away in their cars attempting to pass through high water. Rains of over 6 inches caused the flooding.

Shoal Creek with Shoal Creek Blvd. bridge to Lamar in view.

Flood damaged furniture, cars and busniess at 11th and Lamar.

An employee of Whole Foods Market on Lamar Boulevard surveys the damage caused by a flash flood on May 24, 1981. Items have been removed from the store in an effort to identify what is salvagable and to clean out a layer of mud left inside the building.

A woman and man stand knee-deep in floodwater. Each holds an umbrella. To the left and slightly behind them, a large sign with an arrow reads. "Whole Foods Market Thanks You For All Your Support We Shall Return!"

Photo of flood damaged cars at 1010 Lamar, location of photographer Bill Malone's studio.

Man sitting among the debris surrounding his flood damaged house.

Man cleaning among the debris surrounding his flood damaged house.

Interior of flood damaged show room and furniture.

Two automobiles sunken in waters from Memorial Day flood. Shrubs and trees line the banks on either side of the flooded path or road. A damaged house is visible on the right bank.