A vigorous upper level trough closed off across the Southwest United States leading up to the outbreak of severe storms and flash flooding across Northeast Texas.  A north to south line of thunderstorms developed during the evening hours of March 19th across Northern and Central Texas.  This line of storms moved very slowly eastward during the predawn hours of March 20th.  Some wind damage accompanied these storms but flooding was by far much more serious across the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 00:10:00 to 20-MAR-12 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed inside and outside the Mineola, Texas city limits.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 05:30:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 2110 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SABINE, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 21:00:00 to 21-MAR-12 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered Springhill Cemetary Road near Hwy. 83.

Flash Flood in SABINE, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 21:00:00 to 21-MAR-12 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered parts of Hwy. 83 near and northeast of Pineland, Texas.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 03:58:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed due to flooding across the county and in the city of Mineola, Texas.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 05:30:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Farm to Market 69 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 05:30:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 1410 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 05:30:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNSBORO MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Farm to Market 312 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 07:15:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA WISENER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed across Wood County as well as in the city of Mineola, Texas.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 08:15:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOD SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 463 was closed under Interstate 20 due to high water.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 07:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A woman and her two children had to be rescued when they drove their car into a flooded roadway.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 09:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were underwater across the county due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 10:52:00 to 20-MAR-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water was reported over CR. 484 near Hwy. 69.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 11:52:00 to 20-MAR-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 38 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in WOOD, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 05:30:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 2128 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 05:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding reported at the intersection of Hwy. 69 and FM. 346.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 20-MAR-12 04:10:00 to 20-MAR-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULLARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported high water over FM. 344 at Hwy. 69.