Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a strong cold front as a powerful upper level storm system plowed into the southern plains during the afternoon hours of October 29th.  Strong shear was in place across the region such that several tornadic thunderstorms developed...producing widespread wind damage across portions of northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas as well as northern Louisiana.  These storms trained across the same general area such that flooding was widespread.  Flooding was severe across northwest Louisiana where flooding was reported in many homes and businesses.  Area bayous, creeks, rivers and lakes were already at high levels from the excessive heavy rainfall that fell earlier in the month.  Thus, some lakes and bayous approached and succeeded their all time record stage levels.

Tornado in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 18:02:00 to 29-OCT-09 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down on Hwy. 67 about a half mile west of Clear Springs Road.  Several trees were uprooted and snapped approximately 10 miles southwest of Texarkana, Texas.  After the initial touchdown, the tornado moved northeast, producing sporadic tree damage.  The tornado dissipated on Tri State Road just south of Hwy. 82.  Winds were estimated at 75-85 mph range.

Flash Flood in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 16:54:00 to 29-OCT-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNAGAN STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Knight Avenue and Whipperwill Drive were closed from high water.

Flash Flood in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 17:15:00 to 29-OCT-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two feet of water over FM 1794 about one quarter mile east of U.S. 59 and at least 1.5 foot of water over CR. 263 about a half mile east of U.S. 59.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 18:27:00 to 30-OCT-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in the closure of Hwy. 59 to all traffic from Tenaha to Timpson, Texas.  Traffic was diverted to Hwy. 87 but it became closed from high water as well.

Flash Flood in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 20:27:00 to 29-OCT-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous County roads still underwater throughout the county.  U.S. 69 was flooded south of Lufkin, Texas as well.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 30-OCT-09 00:15:00 to 30-OCT-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYSIAN FLDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 31 near Elysian Fields was covered in high water.

Flash Flood in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 23:43:00 to 30-OCT-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIBOLL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed throughout the entire county.  Some homes were also flooded near Hwy. 59 south near Diboll, Texas.

Flash Flood in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 23:43:00 to 30-OCT-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACUL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were underwater throughout the county.  Several homes were flooded throughout the county as well, mostly in rural portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 15:55:00 to 29-OCT-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Carthage, Texas.

Flash Flood in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 16:30:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSSER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over certain portions of U.S. 59 Loop in Lufkin, Texas.

Flash Flood in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many roads were reported to be underwater and closed in Carthage, Texas.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 20:35:00 to 30-OCT-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMPSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 21:17:00 to 30-OCT-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded in the southern and eastern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 15:55:00 to 29-OCT-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUFKIN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed on Hwy. 94 and U.S. 59.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 15:55:00 to 29-OCT-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUFKIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed at US 59 and Hwy. 94.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 16:30:00 to 29-OCT-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in high water across FM 31 southeast of Marshall, Texas.

Tornado in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 15:44:00 to 29-OCT-09 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUNCOME
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado skipped along a path which started along FM 1970 where a couple of trees were uprooted.  Numerous trees were snapped near the end of the track along CR 116.  The tornado track was approximately 4 miles long and 100 yards wide.

Tornado in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 13:27:00 to 29-OCT-09 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYSIAN FLDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado occurred northwest of Elysian Fields, Texas along Woodley Road.  Several trees were uprooted and snapped along a path that was 75 yards wide and 1.58 miles long.  The tornado was on the ground for approximately 2 minutes.

Flash Flood in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 29-OCT-09 23:43:00 to 30-OCT-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN AUGUSTINE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported across FM 1277 just west of town.