Flash Flooding and Flooding in Texas, May 9 to 11, 2015

The Denton County Sheriff's Department reported that 2 to 3 feet of water on the highway forced the temporary closure of Interstate 35 just north of Denton, TX.

Wise County Fire Department reported flooding with power pole damage near the intersection of FM 730 and CR 4270. FM 2264 was also flooded.

The Alvord Fire Department reported that CR 2690 in Alvord, TX is being closed due to high water.

A social media report indicated high water across a driveway in Boyd, TX.

Many county roads remained closed due to flooding. The Sheriff's Office already reported a few structures were inundated.

A public report of street flooding in Gunter was received at 1111 AM CDT.

Street flooding in Celina near FM 455 and CR 134.

Denton County Sheriff's Office reported that numerous roads across the county, including Rector Rd, Hwy 455, and Jackson Rd, were closed due to high water. Additionally, flooding impacted a total of 117 homes, 22 of which suffered moderate damage. Two homes had major damage, and another 23 businesses suffered major damage. The Denton County Emergency Services estimate the flooding damage to be approximately $6.5 million.

Broadcast media reported that Gunter Fire Department closed Highway 289 in Gunter near the town's elementary school due to flood waters.

Many rural county roads were experiencing flooding.

Amateur radio reported that several intersections in the town of Whitewright, TX were flooded.

Amateur radio reported that 6 to 8 inches of water covered U.S. Highway 82 in central Fannin County.

The Fannin County Sheriff's Department reported that Highway 78 through the city of Bonham, TX was covered in 4 to 8 inches of water.

Amateur radio reported that CR 36650 and FM 197 were both closed due to high water. Other county roads across the northern portions of the county also had to be barricaded.

Amateur radio reported that Highway 56 and Highway 78 in Bonham, TX were both closed due to flooding.

Amateur radio reported that the intersection of Hwy 56 and County Road 3010 was covered in approximately 2 feet of water.

Amateur radio reported that high water rescues were occurring on Poplar St in Bonham, TX.

A social media report stated that flooding was occurring on Highway 75 near exit 51 in Van Alstyne, TX.

The Lamar County Sheriff's Department reported golf ball sized hail near Lamar Point on Pat Mayse Lake.

Numerous roads remained closed throughout the county including several in Bonham, and Highway 121 near the Bois d'Arc Creek and near SH 11.

Amateur radio reported orange-sized hail just south of Cisco, TX.

Many roads remained closed due to flooding; especially across the northern half of the county.

Numerous roads remained closed across the northern portions of the county.

Many roads remained closed due to flooding.

A public report of ping pong ball sized hail was received on the north side of the super-cell thunderstorm in Cisco, TX.

A public report of 3.25 inch diameter hail was received in Eastland, TX.

Young County Sheriff's Department reported water over Hwy 380 west of Newcastle, TX.

A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail in Stephenville, TX. Erath County Sheriff's Department had to replace 2 Tahoes that were damaged beyond repair by the hail.

Amateur radio reported ping pong ball sized hail in Stephenville, TX.

A public report of 2-inch diameter hail in Stephenville, TX was received via social media.

The Denton ASOS measured a wind gust of 60 MPH.

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles south of Tolar, TX.

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail in Tolar, TX.

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail approximately 2 miles south of Granbury, TX.

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail approximately 10 miles southeast of Granbury, TX in the Pecan Plantation area.

A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail approximately 4 miles southeast of Granbury, TX in the Pecan Plantation area.

Amateur radio reported flooding on Holmes Road between Highway 377 and Highway 51. Some businesses were also flooded on Peak Road off Highway 51 and West Pearl Street.

Emergency management reported an awning blown down at a gas station and a tree snapped about 3 feet from the base.

Emergency management reported a power pole and numerous limbs blown down on West Henderson Street near the high school football stadium.

Emergency management reported that a gas station awning was blown down, and a tree was snapped about 3 feet from the bottom by thunderstorm winds.

Measured 6.77 of rain between 6 am and 116 pm five miles south of Slidell.

Trees and power lines were reported down on Highland Street between Carroll Avenue and Kimball Blvd via social media.

A trained spotter measured a 70 MPH wind gust.

A social media report indicated that a tree was uprooted and blown onto a car and truck on Tumbleweed Trail in Grapevine, TX.

A large Cottonwood tree branch crashed through the porch of a home on Eagle Mountain Lake in the Newark area. Strong winds with a storm an hour earlier likely weakened the branch.

Several roads remained closed due to flooding.

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near Highway 80 and Collins Rd.

A social media report stated that quarter sized hail was received near Lake Ray Hubbard.

Amateur radio reported 3.86 inched of rain in the Town of Slidell, TX in one hour.

Amateur radio reported a foot of water on the road near FM 3673 and Miller Creek Lake Rd.

Amateur radio reported that water was coming into a home near Wild Horse Road in Decatur, TX and approaching the front door of another home on the same road. The water was measured to be 8 inches deep.

Amateur radio reported that the intersection of HWY 51 and HWY 380 was closed due to flooding.

Amateur radio reported that I-35 south of Valley View, TX was closed due to high water.

Emergency management reported that Highway 1173 and Purett rd were impassible due to high water.

A trained spotter reported flooding on highways 75 and 1417 in Sherman, TX.

Significant flash flooding occurred in and around Krum where National Guard Blackhawk helicopters were needed to rescue residents from their homes and vehicles. Some of the rescues occurred on Odneal Road.

A trained spotter reported flooding across roads near Sherman Airport.

Emergency management reported major flooding in Pioneer Valley Community in Valley View, TX with water inundating mobile homes. An estimated 12 manufactured homes were flooded.

Flooding continued across the county after heavy rain resulted in numerous creek and road flooding. Cottonwood Creek was out of its banks and flooding a nearby road. A high water rescue was also needed at FM 2123 and CR 3381.

Clear Creek over topped the FM 156 Railroad Bridge on the south end of Sanger. Water rescues were also ongoing in Sanger.

Amateur radio reported water was entering homes in Italy.

Amateur radio reported street flooding in Avalon, TX.

Amateur radio reported street flooding in Ennis, TX.

Emergency management reported that the northbound ramp to Interstate 35 at FM 1858 was closed due to high water.

Emergency management reported street flooding in Dawson, TX.

Flooding occurring at the intersection of SH 31 and Business 45 in Corsicana.

Emergency management reported high water and rescues underway in Corsicana, TX and along Interstate 45 south of Corsicana, TX. Nearly 5 inches of rain had fallen in this area in 2 hours. By the time the rain ended a few hours later, 6-10 inches of rain had fallen in the county resulting in significant flash flooding.

A public report stated that numerous cars were stalled along Business Highway 45 in Corsicana, TX.

Some roads across the county remained closed due to flooding.

Significant flooding continued in Northwest Denton County; in particular in the Krum and Sanger areas. Many creeks had overflowed their banks and roads remained flooded for hours after the rain had ended.

Some roads across the county remained closed due to flooding.

Several areas in mainly the southern half of Ennis County remained flooded. Law enforcement reported that residual flooding was still occurring on FM 985 at McCrady Rd.

Emergency management said that the volunteer fire department was blocking TX HWY 171 between two and 4 miles north of Coolidge, TX due to flooding.

Emergency management reported major flash flooding throughout the county. Most roads were under water.

Nearly ten inches of rainfall fell in the city of Corsicana during the evening and overnight hours of May 10th and 11th. During the early morning hours, there were several high water rescues, in and near Corsicana. According to news reports, Interstate 45 became a parking lot, and people were trapped in their vehicles, both in high water and in lots and roadways across town. A 23 year old male lost his life as flood waters quickly swept his car down stream near the intersection of 35th street and 3rd Avenue in Corscicana.

Significant flash flooding continued in Navarro County after 6-10 inches of rain fell in the county. Numerous roads remained closed for hours until the water receded and additional water rescues were needed through the night. Interstate 45 south of Corsicana was heavily affected with many vehicles trapped in high water on the interstate.

Numerous roads remained flooded after 3-6+ inches of rain fall in the county. Many creeks and streams were also overflowing and flooding surrounding areas. A motorcyclist drowned after driving into a low water crossing on FM 59 between Athens and Cross Roads. FM 317 was washed out approximately three miles east of SH 31. FM 1616 also washed out from Loop 7 to FM 773.

Emergency management reported that the evacuation of low lying areas of Lake Mexia District were underway.