Widespread showers and thunderstorms, in association with an upper level low pressure system, resulted in excessive heavy rainfall across much of the region on October 13th.  Widespread 2 to 4 inches were reported with isolated amounts in excess of 8 inches were reported.  This rainfall led to widespread flash flooding across the region.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 16:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMPSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported in the downtown Timpson, Texas community.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:05:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Upwards of 25 roads were closed across the county due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 10:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several Wood County roads were under water east of Mineola.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 10:42:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EYLAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Macedonia Road between Hwy. 67 and Redwater Road was covered with four feet of water.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 10:50:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was running across Hwy. 82 near MLK.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:31:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Arkadelphia Community was cut off due to flooding on CR 1102 and Rock Creek Road.

Flash Flood in TITUS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:22:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Upwards of 63 roads were closed at one time across Titus County and 3 high water rescues were required.

Flash Flood in CAMP, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:45:00 to 13-OCT-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads across Camp County remain flooded and impassable due to excessive heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:54:00 to 13-OCT-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRITCHETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads across Upshur County continue to be closed and flooded due to excessive heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in CASS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 08:15:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUGHES SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported across Hwy. 11 and Hwy. 49.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 09:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported across Hwy. 67 in town.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 09:58:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two neighborhoods in the Wake Village community were isolated from incoming or outgoing traffic as water was 3 to 4 feet deep on roads around the area.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 11:13:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was covering Hwy. 259 south and west and Central MLK.

Flash Flood in CAMP, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 11:15:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads across the county were under water.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 11:15:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the northern half of the county were under water.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 12:34:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL NORTHEAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several cars were stalled out due to high water.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 09:33:00 to 13-OCT-09 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EYLAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water flooded several homes in the Liberty Eyleau community.  In addition, nearly 14 city streets were flooded in the community.

Flash Flood in CASS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 10:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was reported across Hwy. 59 in town.  In addition, one foot of water flooded the Westside Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:05:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An earthen dam failed on Victory Lake near the intersection of Hwy .37 and CR 2330.  Three homes had to be evacuated due to the flood waters.