A slow-moving upper low caused flash flooding as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms dropped several inches of rain over the area.

Flash Flood in FALLS, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 05:40:00 to 19-AUG-08 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: REAGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least three county bridges and several culverts were washed out along CR 257, CR 325, CR 343, and CR 268.  County Road 269 lost huge chunks of its rock and road base, and floodwaters in Polecat Creek washed away a two-lane bridge farther downstream.  A foot of water was over the intersection of Highways 6 and 46.  Areas along Highway 114, Highway 14, and FM 413 towards Kosse were also flooded.  FM 2413 was closed from FM 413 to the Robertson County line.  One tree fell over after six to eight inches of rain fell.  Caywood Center Park were flooded with water reaching the tops of picnic tables.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 07:33:00 to 19-AUG-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Neighborhoods were flooded and evacuations required in Kosse. Eight houses were at least partially flooded.  One vehicle was submerged in Kosse.  Floodwaters knocked down a retaining wall in front of a business.  Numerous bridges were under water between Kosse, Thornton, and Groesbeck.  Also, numerous roads were closed east of Thornton.  FM 339 was flooded northwest of Thornton.  FM 937 was also flooded near Davis Prairie.

Flash Flood in ROBERTSON, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 09:30:00 to 19-AUG-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters were over Highway 46 at the Walnut Creek Crossing.  The road had been closed.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 11:45:00 to 19-AUG-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hickory Road South at FM 1173 as well as Jackson Road East and West were flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 17:55:00 to 19-AUG-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water rescues were required in the 4000 block of Herring Avenue and North 19th Street where a high water rescue was required.  Water was two-feet deep on Waco Drive and 12th, 20th, and 24th Streets.  At least ten cars stalled near the intersection of Dallas Street and Carver Avenue, and Skeet Eason Drive and Flat Rock Road were also flooded.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 20-AUG-08 01:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND AREA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Loop 12 and Stoneport Drive, the I-635 service road at South Lancaster Road, and along CF Hawn Freeway in East Dallas.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 20-AUG-08 06:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MCKINNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous flooding reports were received from Allen and McKinney.  Industrial Boulevard east of Highway 5 in McKinney was shut down due to flooding.  Rain weakened the support beams of a bridge over Sloan Creek in Fairview, making it unsafe to use.

Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 20-AUG-08 02:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Service roads were closed along I-30 from previous rainfall.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 22:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO PINTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported between the towns of Palo Pinto and Mineral Wells.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 22:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAZOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported between the towns of Brazos and Santo.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 20-AUG-08 06:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Parker Road was impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 19-AUG-08 22:30:00 to 20-AUG-08 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding was reported at West City Park were a few roads were barricaded.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 20-AUG-08 15:00:00 to 20-AUG-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Stacy Road nar Highway 75 was shut down due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 21-AUG-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In south Temple, 57th Street was flooded between west loop 363 and I-35.  Also 31st Street from Market Place Shopping Center northward was flooded.

Flash Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 20-AUG-08 06:45:00 to 20-AUG-08 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lucas residents along Rockridge Road near Lake Lavon were evacuated due to floodwaters.  Two other roads were barricaded in Lucas.  Flash flooding was also reported near Wylie at FM 544 between Regency Drive and Hooper Road and McMillan Road between FM 1378 and North Lewis Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-08 13:55:00 to 21-AUG-08 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds of 60 MPH were estimated in the south end of town.