3' at IH 35 near Georgetown, flood stage 11 feet, causing moderate lowland flooding, but with no reports of significant damage. 7', flood stage 13 feet, causing moderate lowland flooding.
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Berry Creek crested at 12.3' at IH 35 near Georgetown, flood stage 11 feet, causing moderate lowland flooding, but with no reports of significant damage. The South Fork of the San Gabriel River at IH 35 at Georgetown crested at 16.7', flood stage 13 feet, causing moderate lowland flooding. Much of the secondary roads and low bridges were flooded at City Park in Georgetown. There were no reports of structural flooding.
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