A cut off upper low over West Texas and a stalled frontal boundary over Southeast Texas produced multiple days of very heavy rainfall over the region. Widespread flash flooding occurred across the area with totals ranging from 5 to 20 inches. The highest rainfall total occurred at the Toledo Bend Dam with 15 to 20 inches of rainfall common over the reservoir. This pushed the lake level to an all time high of 174.36 feet which is several inches higher than the previous record crest from 1989. During the event a strong onshore flow also kept tides elevated.

Flash Flood in JASPER, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 19:24:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multi day rainfall amounts of 4 to 12 inches fell across Jasper County with the most falling on the 9th and 10th. Many roads experienced flooding with many closed.  Multiple rescues were done during the event with people trapped inside flooded homes in Kirbyville and other towns. Around 136 homes had minor flooding, 82 had major flooding, and 5 were destroyed. Thirteen businesses also received major flooding damages. Most of the flooded structures were around Kirbyville.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-16 00:50:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain resulted in flooded streets around the Beaumont area. All underpasses in the city were flooded and closed. Poorly drained roadways like MLK Boulevard near Lamar University was also flooded.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-16 00:34:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain across north and west portions of Orange County produced street flooding. This closed some streets in the Vidor area.

Coastal Flood in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:30:00 to 10-MAR-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A strong onshore flow kept tides above normal for multiple cycles. The tide level peaked at 3.4 MLLW during the morning of the 10th at Sabine Pass.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 22:47:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFLOWER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multi day rainfall amounts of 5 to 20 inches fell across Newton County with the most falling late on the 9th and early on the 10th. Most roads experienced flooding with many closed in the northern sections of the county, and several roadways were washed out.  Several homes were also reported flooded during the event with at least one high water rescue of an elderly lady. Road damage alone was estimated at $1.5 million.

Flash Flood in TYLER, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-16 00:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAM RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 14.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Four to eight inches of rainfall fell during the morning of the 10th causing water levels to quickly rise. This flooded roadways and around 33 homes.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 10-MAR-16 05:17:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRESENIUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple reports of flooded and closed roadways was received from Hardin County during the heavy rain event. The heaviest rain fell on the 10th when 3 to 6 inches of rain fell in the morning. At least 9 homes were flooded.