A strong upper level low pressure system settled over northern Mexico on March 8th, and became stationary through March 12th as it was cut off from the upper level jet stream, with a blocking upper ridge having developed over Florida and the western Atlantic. Meanwhile, a weak frontal boundary entered the region from the west on the 8th, and became stationary over Deep East Texas, Northwest Louisiana, and Southwest Arkansas. Upper level disturbances ejected northeast ahead of the Northern Mexico low pressure system, resulting in periods of showers and thunderstorms containing heavy rainfall to move repeatedly over these areas. The air mass was most unstable on the 8th, where several severe thunderstorms developed and produced wind damage across portions of Northwest and Northcentral Louisiana, as well as East Texas. However, widespread heavy rainfall was relentless along and ahead of the surface front over Deep East Texas, all of North Louisiana, and Southwest Arkansas where widespread flash flooding occurred. Numerous roads and bridges were flooded or washed out, homes were flooded, and many high water rescues were required as many drivers drove around barricades and into the flooded roadways. Widespread rainfall amounts of 5-10+ inches fell during the 4 day period across much of East Texas, with amounts of 12-16+ inches across Sabine County. Several structures suffered some sort of water damage along with numerous road surfaces as well. Many or those road surfaces, bridges and low water crossings were completely washed out. This resulted in many high water rescues of stranded motorists, especially during the very beginnings of the prolonged flooding event. Many motorists drove around barricades and into the flooded roadways. The flash flooding event very quickly transitioned into a major hydrologic event as several rivers, lakes and creeks suffered major flooding conditions. Several shelters were opened by the Red Cross and by local churches across Northeast Texas to shelter residents effected by the flood. An Federal Disaster Declaration was declared for Marion, Harrison and Gregg Counties in Northeast Texas as a result of the flooding. Some of the more impressive 5-day rainfall totals were as follows:  Hemphill 8.6 E: 18.60, Toledo Bend Dam: 16.70, Marshall 9.7 SE: 11.61, Sam Rayburn Dam: 11.40, Longview 0.9 E: 11.31, Carthage: 11.18,  Center: 10.75, Henderson 6.9 WNW: 10.68, Jefferson: 10.34, Zavalla 2.0 ENE: 9.90, Big Sandy 3.9 E: 9.50, Broaddus: 9.14, Linden RAWS: 8.95, Lone Star: 8.54, Tyler 4.1 SSW: 7.83, Pittsburg: 7.63, Mineola 1.6 E: 7.28, Nacogdoches: 7.16, Jacksonville: 7.00, Texarkana RAWS: 5.77.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:59:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAINERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High water was over the roadways of Highway 64 and CR. 481.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:46:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAINERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

County Road 481 and Highway 64 were underwater west of Henderson, Texas.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:37:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD LONDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooded roadway at State Highway 42 and County Road 111.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:37:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRIMCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Henderson Fire Department assisted in the evacuation of residents of an apartment complex in Henderson, Texas on West Main Street from flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 03:12:00 to 09-MAR-16 03:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOD SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on County Road 431 near the intersection of County Road 472.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 03:55:00 to 09-MAR-16 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALILEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down across Dean Road between County Road 1130 and County Road 1113.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 05:42:00 to 09-MAR-16 05:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONDAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down on Farm to Market Road 2868 approximately 1 mile from Highway 155.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 05:51:00 to 09-MAR-16 05:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE TYLER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles down and partially covering the roadway at Farm to Market Road 344 and Highway 110.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 05:27:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Roads 484 and 455 were flooded and closed south southwest of Mineola, Texas.

Flash Flood in CASS, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 05:58:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Low water crossings in Atlanta, Texas were flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 15:20:00 to 08-MAR-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High water was reported over Hwy. 82 between Dekalb and New Boston, Texas.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKE VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Deep water reported at the intersection of New Boston Road and North Robison Road.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 16:20:00 to 08-MAR-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe flooding was reported on Hwy. 82 between Hooks and New Boston, Texas.

Flash Flood in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 16:25:00 to 08-MAR-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBONDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding was reported on several county roads in and around the Simms community.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 17:50:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was reported flowing over FM 134 in Karnack, Texas.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 08-MAR-16 21:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding reported across numerous county roads in Shelby County, Texas.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:25:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water rescues were reported in the city of Lindale, Texas.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:47:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALILEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water over the roadway on CR. 1125 between Teton Road and CR. 1113.

Flash Flood in GREGG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:49:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNERYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The intersection of Scenic and Fairway Drive was flooded and closed.  Waggoner Street was also flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:54:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRESHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy flooding reported at CR. 165 and FM 2493.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:59:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRESHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Farm to Market 2813 and Highway 69 underwater and closed.

Flash Flood in GREGG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many homes flooded on Ralph Street in North Longview.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT SYLVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water reported in the Hideaway community. Some homes were threatened in the community as well.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:03:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRESHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported on CR. 168 near Owens Elementary School.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:06:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYS CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hwy. 64 was flooded in Henderson, Texas.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:10:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 59 and Highway 43 was flooded and closed in Marshall, Texas.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:30:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous city roads were flooded and closed in Tyler, Texas.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:35:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 419 west of Lindale, Texas was completely under water and a culvert was washed out.

Flash Flood in RUSK, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:38:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major road closures from flooding included U.S. 259, FM. 850 and 918.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 07:49:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hwy. 80 and Hwy. 43 was underwater on the east side of Marshall, Texas.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 08:50:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water washed vehicles off the road in the community of Leigh, Texas.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 09:20:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Farm to Market 31 at Interstate 20 was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 09:24:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONDAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over the bridge at the 14000 block of County Road 1106.

Flash Flood in GREGG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 11:04:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILGORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple high water rescues were reported in Kilgore, Texas.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 12:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water covered the roadway on Appaloosa Lane south of Maple Springs Church and North of Joy Lane.  All streets were closed.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 15:24:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 43 was flooded and closed at Potter's Creek southwest of Marshall, Texas.

Flash Flood in GREGG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 23:31:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILGORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Road closures were reported near Hwy. 259 and Hwy 31 between Interstate 20 and the Kilgore city limits.  Both southbound and northbound lanes were closed.

Flash Flood in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 12:07:00 to 10-MAR-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOONEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in water over the roadway on FM. 95 two miles south of U.S. 59.  Water was also over the roadway on FM. 343 near Industrial Blvd. in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Flash Flood in GREGG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 00:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were underwater and closed in the city of Longview, Texas.  The flooding was so widespread that a Disaster Declaration was declared for the city of Longview, Texas as well as for Gregg County itself.  As many as 40 used cars were lost to flood waters athe the Patterson Used Car lot on West Cotton Street.  More than 25 high water rescues were reported in the city of Longview during the height of the flash flood event.  A temporary shelter was set up at the Longview Christian Fellowship Church.  The number of structures flooded and the monetary dollar amount of those structures were not available for this writing.

Flash Flood in SABINE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 14:53:00 to 10-MAR-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YELLOWPINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Texas Department of Transportation reported that the intersection of FM. 3315 and FM. 944 was flooded and closed as well as SH. 87.

Flash Flood in GREGG, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 11:28:00 to 10-MAR-16 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILGORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Road closures from flooding in the Kilgore, Texas area included Turkey Creed, Houston Street, Stone Road, Pentecost Road, the Highway 135 underpass, Andrews Street, East North Street and Scene Street.  A State Of Emergency was declared for the city of Kilgore, Texas as Turkey Creek, Big Head Creek and Rabbit Creeks had water pouring out of them so fast that it swamped roads, automobiles and homes.  The park near Turkey Creek and the homes surrounding it were totally swallowed by the floodwaters. Mandatory evacuations were ordered.  A Union Pacific train became stuck on the tracks off of FM. 349 and began to flood.  Union Pacific workers were forced to abandon the train and climb to higher ground.

Three shelters were set up to help residents with the emergency flood threat in the city of Kilgore, Texas.  The total number of structures and their monetary damage estimates were not available for this entry.

Flash Flood in SMITH, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 06:59:00 to 09-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Roads 173 and 177 were underwater and closed.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 09-MAR-16 14:30:00 to 10-MAR-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive heavy rainfall resulted in the closures of Cr. 4223, FM. 4705, FM. 856, CR. 4612, CR. 4408, CR. 4614, FM. 1227 and FM. 3230.