A strong upper level low pressure system dropped southward out of the Central Plains and into the Middle Red River Valley of northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas.  This system was cut off from the westerlies and produced very heavy rainfall amounts across the region.  Flooding was widespread across the region as a result.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-09 06:30:00 to 14-SEP-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive heavy rainfall fell across the county...resulting in several roadways under water.  Water was also reported to be entering homes in Gilmer, Texas and a shed was washed from a yard and ended up in the roadway.  A motorists had to be rescued from her vehicle when it stalled out on Bob-O-Link Road.

Flash Flood in MARION, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-09 14:30:00 to 14-SEP-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH JEFFERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several local business in town experienced flood damage from the excessive heavy rainfall that fell during the day.  Several city streets were closed as well.  The Bakery Restaurant along with the Jefferson Jimplecute and numerous other buildings in town suffered water damage when city pumps couldn't handle the excessive heavy rainfall.  The worst flooding occurred along Austin, Polk, Walnut and Soda Streets but there was some water damage to Parker and Parker CPAs and the Otstott and Jaminson law firms on Lafayette Street.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-09 13:30:00 to 14-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A high water rescue was conducted near the intersection of FM852 and County Road 4490 near Winnsboro, Texas after the vehicle was washed off the road.  No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-09 14:30:00 to 14-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 44 year old white female was walking down CR 4583 when she fell and was swept off the road by swift flood waters.  County Emergency officials tried to rescue her but she was unable to hold onto a lift rope and she drowned.  Time of death was approximated around 330 pm cdt.

Flash Flood in MARION, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-09 14:40:00 to 14-SEP-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portion of Hwy. 49 was closed due to excessive heavy rainfall near Smithland, Texas.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 15-SEP-09 08:28:00 to 15-SEP-09 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXARKANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The railroad overpass was closed at Hwy. 67 and at Hwy. 82 east and Broad Street.  Numerous secondary roads were also closed.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 14-SEP-09 08:17:00 to 14-SEP-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several businesses were flooded on Michiel Street between Titus Street and US 271 in the city of Gilmer, Texas.