An Arctic cold front pushed south through north Texas Thanksgiving night through the following morning. Showers and thunderstorms accompanied the front, then continued through the weekend as a strong overrunning pattern remained in place after the front moved through the area. Flash flooding not only created travel problems, but took the lives of 4 people that holiday weekend.

Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 29-NOV-15 09:00:00 to 30-NOV-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: STYX
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported flooding due to a levee breach along the Trinity River south of highway 34.

Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 03:30:00 to 27-NOV-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several high water crossings remained closed and barricaded per the Dallas Alert Gage Network after several inches of rain fell in the county. A social media report indicated that the intersections of Brand/Campbell roads and Pleasant Valley/Miles Roads were closed due to high water. Multiple news media sources reported that a 29 year old man drowned when his car was overcome by floodwaters after either driving around a barricade, or not knowing a barricade was in place to indicate closure of Campbell Road near Brand Road due to flooding. This area was flooded due to the Rowlett Creek rising into major flood stage. Another high water rescue was performed near Highway 190 and Brand Road in northeast Garland, TX.

Flood in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 29-NOV-15 06:00:00 to 29-NOV-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple road closures were required in the county, mostly due to flooding along and near the Sulphur River. A few of those closings included FM 71 and FM 1571 at the Sulphur River. The sheriff's department reported additional high water problems on FM 900 between Saltillo and FM 69.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-15 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSHUA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

News media reported that a vehicle with one female driver washed about a quarter of a mile downstream from where it encountered flood waters, which was on FM 913 near the Rock Creek Bridge.  Law enforcement found her body downstream of the car after waters receded.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 00:30:00 to 27-NOV-15 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Various news sources reported that a truck carrying 3 men was washed off of FM 917 at Rock Creek between Mesquite Trail and English Trial in southwest Mansfield. Two of the men were able to swim to safety, but one drowned. The victim was reported as being a 48 year old male.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 26-NOV-15 23:27:00 to 27-NOV-15 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Johnson County Sheriff's Department reported that roads were being closed across the county due to heavy rain and flash flooding. Some of the road closures that were reported were Hix Road at Industrial Blvd between Cleburne and Keene, Tarver Road in Briaroaks, and CR 1227 at Highway 4 near Cleburne.

Flash Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 04:00:00 to 27-NOV-15 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A person had to be rescued from their vehicle in the 1500 block of Old Alton Road after they drove into high water. The location was likely flooded from a nearby creek.

Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 08:56:00 to 27-NOV-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two people were rescued from their vehicle in the 3100 block of South Bonnie Brae. The water was up to the steering wheel of the car.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 01:20:00 to 27-NOV-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPPELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Dallas Alert Gage Network indicated several locations had been closed due to water over the roads in those locations. In addition, the right lanes of Interstate 35E northbound and southbound near Belt Line Road in Carrollton were closed due to water. The northbound frontage road at Crosby Road was closed and also the northbound exit at Belt Line Road.

Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 01:00:00 to 27-NOV-15 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred along several creeks and streams in the county. Roads near these creeks were flooded and closed in several locations.

Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 02:15:00 to 28-NOV-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding continued across Johnson County as periods of rain fell moved across the county over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Additional water rescues were needed, including one on CR 615 and another on CR 616 near Alvarado, TX. Two roads that were reported as remaining flooded were CR 1120 and 1126.

Flood in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 28-NOV-15 06:37:00 to 28-NOV-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIRECT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many county roads and low water crossings are flooded across the county after several inches of rain fell. Barricades have been placed in some locations.

Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 28-NOV-15 10:15:00 to 28-NOV-15 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High water was reported along the access road of Highway 174 in Crandall.

Flood in HUNT, TEXAS
From 28-NOV-15 07:25:00 to 28-NOV-15 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TAWAKONI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many county roads and low water crossings are flooded across the county after several inches of rain fell. Barricades have been placed in some locations.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 28-NOV-15 06:35:00 to 28-NOV-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMBROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many county roads and low water crossings are flooded across the county after several inches of rain fell. Barricades have been placed in some locations.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 01:00:00 to 27-NOV-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH OAK GRVE AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An elderly woman was swept away in her car by floodwaters early Friday morning along Deer Creek in far southern Tarrant County. Her body was found inside the car about a mile downstream from the bridge where she was overcome by floodwaters. One deputy attempted to rescue the woman but was herself swept away by the swift waters. The deputy was rescued after clinging to a tree for a couple of hours.

Flood in PARKER, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 20:00:00 to 28-NOV-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

News media reported that flooding of mainly rural and side roads was common across the county. None of the main roads had been closed.

Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 04:00:00 to 27-NOV-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some areas, especially near creeks and streams, remained flooded into the afternoon hours. Several county roads were flooded in the pre-dawn hours. A few roads remained closed in the afternoon hours including Old Alton Road and County Club Drive in Denton.

Flood in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 06:45:00 to 27-NOV-15 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Collin County Dispatch reported that flooding of several county roads and low lying areas that commonly flood was occurring.

Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 10:00:00 to 29-NOV-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEALS VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported extensive flooding along several creeks due to backwater from the Trinity River. Other roads were flooded due to several inches of rainfall falling across the county. Some high water rescues were needed in the Bristol area.

Flood in DENTON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 06:55:00 to 28-NOV-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Highway 2499 was closed at Gerault Road and Lakeside Village due to high water.

Flood in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 05:24:00 to 28-NOV-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULIP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fannin County Sheriff's Office reported that low water locations are full of water and some known trouble sports have been barricaded. There were at least 10 road closings during the morning hours due to flood waters.

Flood in GRAYSON, TEXAS
From 27-NOV-15 09:30:00 to 27-NOV-15 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (F39)SHERMAN-DENISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported at least 14 road closures due to flooding including multiple locations along old Highway 6. Also, East Lovers Lane near Bells and FM 3133 at the Sister Creek bridge near Van Alstyne was closed due to high water.