Strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall accompanied a strong cold front which swung through the region on October 22nd.  The storm system which aided in the development of severe thunderstorms, was accompanied by the remnant moisture of Hurricane Rick which was a strong hurricane off the western coast of Mexico several days earlier.  Isolated tornadoes were reported across portions of northwest Louisiana with the storms but excessive heavy rainfall was also reported across portions of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:25:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SANDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

River Road near the Smith/Upshur County line was closed due to 2 feet of water over the road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:30:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGANSPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were flooded throughout the county.  The I-30 service road in Mount Vernon was flooded and briefly closed as well.

Flash Flood in CAMP, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:35:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSOME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the county were flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:35:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAINGERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of county roads were flooded and closed briefly in and around Daingerfield, Texas.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:35:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST MTN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kingfisher Road was closed due to high water in the community.

Flash Flood in TITUS, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:35:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were flooded and closed across the county.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 04:52:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads were closed throughout the county due to excessive heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:22:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONDAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rainfall led to the closure of FM2868.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:25:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SANDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were closed due to excessive heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 22-OCT-09 05:22:00 to 22-OCT-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

County Road 455 was closed due to high water.