A mesoscale convective complex formed across southeast Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas during the predawn hours of July 28th and spread southeast towards the Interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas into northwest Louisiana during the day. The result was a few reports of wind damage and even a tornado across the region but the main result was excessive heavy rainfall. This rainfall resulted in numerous flooding reports across the region with several high water rescues reported and water into some homes and businesses.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 11:23:00 to 28-JUL-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over the road at the intersection of FM 1999 and CR 9.

Flash Flood in CASS, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 07:53:00 to 28-JUL-09 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous roads and highways were underwater in Atlanta, Texas.  Several roads were closed.  Water was also reported in a few homes in town with evacuations needed.  Several high water vehicle rescues were also reported in town.  Several roads were also washed out including FM 1841.

Flash Flood in MARION, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 06:50:00 to 28-JUL-09 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORRS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Report of water completely covering the Josey County Road two miles southwest of Avinger, Texas.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 07:35:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in high water across several roads in and near town.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 09:00:00 to 28-JUL-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A daycare facility on West Houston Street was flooded.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 07:55:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two feet of water was covering several roadways with many other low lying areas covered in water.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 08:41:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several city streets and underpasses under water in the city of Marshall, Texas.

Flash Flood in CASS, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 08:00:00 to 28-JUL-09 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local emergency manager reported a total of 11 high water rescues from stalled vehicles in flooded roadways around and close to the city.  Four children were rescued from a flooded home on Thomas Street and another 5 homes in various portions of the city were evacuated due to flooding.  Two other flood related vehicle rescues were also made in Queen City with several homes evacuated.  Two residents on CR 1896 were driving on the road in a truck when they spotted a woman hanging onto a fence post in rushing flood waters with a disabled vehicle.  The occupants of the truck attempted to drive the truck close enough to rescue the woman but their vehicle was also disabled by the high water.  Another resident of the county road brought a boat with him and all victims were rescued.

Heavy Rain in CASS, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 09:30:00 to 28-JUL-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUFFINS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total of 8.25 inches of rainfall was measured 6 miles northwest of Rodessa in Cass County, Texas, midnight through 930 am cst.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 10:00:00 to 28-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKERS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Page Creek was out of its banks with over a foot of water in adjacent fields.  A measured 4.10 inches of rainfall fell in the 24 hour period ending at 10 am cst.

Flash Flood in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 09:50:00 to 28-JUL-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE BERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads were under water near Deberry, Texas.

Heavy Rain in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 10:44:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A measured rainfall amount of 4.98 inches was reported in Marshall, Texas with the 12 hour total ending at 1000 am cst.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 12:44:00 to 28-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flash flooding was reported with over 50 roads across the county closed at one point.  Water ranged from one to three feet deep across most roads.  Some of these roads were washed out including Walker's Mill Road, the intersection of Cox and Birmingham roads as well as Stagecoach Road.  South Washington Avenue also reported some damage.

Tornado in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-JUL-09 08:28:00 to 28-JUL-09 08:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down just north of Strickland Springs Road and just east of Grimes Road.  Several trees were uprooted and snapped.  Some minor damage was observed to two homes and a mobile home.  A vehicle was also destroyed as a tree fell on it.  There were no injuries reported.  One small barn completely lost its roof.  Radar signature places this area directly under a couplet.  Winds were estimated at 90-100 mph.