A moisture-rich atmosphere was in place across north Texas as strong lift and a warm front approached the region. Widespread heavy rainfall developed mainly east of Interstate 35 during the afternoon hours.  Flash flooding was common across the region.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 08:07:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight inches of water was reported over HWY 175, 1 mile north of Kaufman. Near Terrell, the water was a foot deep at HWY 34 and FM 2578. In Terrell, significant street flooding occurred with 3-4 feet of water reported on Catherine Street and Alamo Street, and High Street and Delthine. High water rescues were reported on Catherine Street. In the mid afternoon hours, it was reported that at least a dozen county roads had to be closed; including 4007, 4008, 4009, and 4011. The baseball field in Mabank and Optimist Park in Seven Points was under water.

Flash Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 09:45:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

FM 1565 near the intersection of SH 276 was under water and other county roads were also impassable during the heavy rain period.

Flash Flood in HILL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 11:03:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILES VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding was reported around the county; especially north and west of Hillsboro where 10 county roads had to be closed. Near Whitney, CRs 1240, 1248, and 1258 were closed due to high water. FM 309 west of Woodbury was closed after Cottonwood Creek overflowed its banks. Whitney Creek also overflowed its banks, resulting in the evacuation of 30 residents in an apartment complex nearby. Another home along the creek had water in the house up to the top of the baseboards.

Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 14:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ongoing flooding of roads, creeks, and ditches continued across the county. Some roads remained closed through the late afternoon hours.

Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 14:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ongoing flooding continued across the county from earlier heavy rainfall. The flooding damaged several roads and washed out culverts and headwalls of bridges. Several of the roads were going to need to be torn up and redone according to local officials.

Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 12:15:00 to 14-OCT-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two flooded bridges along the access road of Interstate 35 in Salado were reopened during the afternoon hours, but the South Ridge bridge and Chisholm Trail bridges in Mill Creek remained closed until the following morning when the water finally drained. The closure of these two bridges cut off residents' access through the subdivision.

Flash Flood in BELL, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 10:45:00 to 13-OCT-09 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Five bridges in Salado were closed for a few hours due to high water that covered each bridge with up to 3 feet of water. The South Ridge and Chisholm Trail bridges in Mill Creek, the Smith Bluff bridge east of Mill Creek, and two access road bridges along Interstate 35 were all closed down.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 09:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR CREEK RES NORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some roads in Gun Barrel City were closed; including Blacklash Road, Harbor Point, Flag Lake Road, and Pritchard @ Jess Hinton Road.

Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 14:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEALS VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several roads around the county remained closed. Damage was sustained on several roads where the gravel was washed away or other erosion occurred. The water didn't drain off some roads that lie near creeks until later in the week.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 09:20:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous city streets in Sulphur Springs were inundated and a few were barricaded. Highway 19 just north of Sulphur Springs was under water, and FM 1870 southeast of Sulphur Springs had high water over the road. FM 69 north of Interstate 30 had to be closed down because the water was a foot deep over a 100 feet section of the road. CR 4766 south of FM 71 was impassable but possibly because it lies near a swollen section of the South Sulphur River.

Flash Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 13:27:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicles were unable to pass on FM 269 at CR 3310 due to high water.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 08:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEALS VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous roads around the county were closed due to high water. It was reported that over 60 roads in the county had to be closed at some point during the day, and the majority of the closed roads were across the eastern half of the county. The water in some places was 2 feet deep over the road. The right lanes of northbound Interstate 35 south of Waxahachie were closed due to pavement damage from the heavy rainfall.

Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 14:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ongoing flooding continued across the county and in Terrell due to heavy rainfall earlier in the day. Several roads remained closed.

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 12:40:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND SALINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was reported in Grand Saline and high water rescues were ongoing.

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 12:40:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was reported in Van and high water rescues were ongoing.

Flash Flood in NAVARRO, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-09 12:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man had to be rescued from his car off NE 1030 near Rice after it got stuck in a low water crossing. The water was reported to be knee deep or approximately 1.5 feet deep.