Heavy rainfall from a weak surface front and an upper level disturbance, combined with already saturated soil from an unusually wet summer led to flash flooding across portions of the Texas Big Country. The flash flooding washed out several roads and entered approximately 10 homes near Potosi.

Flash Flood in JONES, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 12:30:00 to 02-AUG-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported over FM1082.

Flash Flood in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 12:30:00 to 02-AUG-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water was reported over FM604.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 13:21:00 to 02-AUG-07 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over Farm Road 613 between Buffalo Gap and Tuscola.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 13:35:00 to 02-AUG-07 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Farm Road 89 at Elm creek is reported to be impassable.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 12:30:00 to 02-AUG-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was reported along Cedar Creek. Water entered homes along FM1750. Water entered approximately 10 homes and washed out several roads.

Flash Flood in JONES, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 12:38:00 to 02-AUG-07 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOODLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported over FM1085.

Flash Flood in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 13:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACAMPO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Farm Road 604 had about two feet of water over the road, south of Highway 351.

Flash Flood in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-07 20:00:00 to 01-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Texas Department of Transportation placed high water signs for water crossing over State Highway 163 located about 9 miles northwest of Sterling City.

Flash Flood in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 10:41:00 to 02-AUG-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Interstate 20 was down to one lane in both directions due to high water.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 13:15:00 to 02-AUG-07 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Farm road 1085 closed south of Trent.

Flash Flood in STERLING, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 20:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain and flooding washed out a graveled road just south of Sterling City.

Heavy Rain in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 12:30:00 to 02-AUG-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Rainfall amount of 4.5 inches have fallen since 8 A.M.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 13:50:00 to 02-AUG-07 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Potosi Fire Department reported parts of Highway 36 were closed as well as portions of Farm Road 1750.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water over the road was reported at various places on
FM126 between Merkel and FM86.

Flash Flood in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-AUG-07 19:30:00 to 01-AUG-07 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Texas Department of Transportation had to put high water signs for water over the road on Ranch Road 2139 located about 6 miles southwest of Sterling City.